Brush inside of baked pie shell with apricot preserves.
STEP 2
In a large bowl, mix apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let stand until apples release liquid, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain liquid and set apples aside. In a saucepan, add butter and boil until reduced to about 1/3 cup.
STEP 3
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss apples with cornstarch. Layer half apples in pie shell; drizzle with half syrup. Arrange remaining apples on top, drizzle with remaining syrup.
STEP 4
Tent pie with aluminum foil and bake until apples are tender, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
STEP 5
Remove foil, and bake until apples are lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes.
STEP 6
Warm remaining apricot preserves and brush over pie. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Transfer pie to serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.