1 Start With The Crust. In A Food Processor, Combine Flour, Almonds, Salt And Brown Sugar, Pulse To Mix. Add Butter And Pulse 6 To 8 Times, Until Mixture Resembles Coarse Meal. Add Milk 1 Tablespoon At A Time, Pulsing Until Mixture Solidifies Into A Ball. Remove Dough From Machine And Shape Into 2 Discs. Wrap Each In Plastic Wrap And Refrigerate At Least 1 Hour. 2 While The Dough Is Cooling, Start Cook The Apples. Mix 1/2 Cup White Sugar And 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, Salt, Ground Ginger, And Cinnamon Into A Large Mixing Bowl. Add The Apples And Lemon Zest And Toss To Combine. Transfer Apples To A Large, Thick-Bottomed Covered Pan Or Dutch Oven And Cook, Covered, Over Medium Heat, Stirring Frequently, Until Apples Are Just Tender When Poked With A Fork, But Still Hold Their Shape - About 15 To 20 Minutes (But Not So Long For The Apples To Turn Into Applesauce, Put Apples In A Colander Over A Bowl To Drain Excess Liquid. Drain Off As Much Juice As Possible. 3 Preheat Oven To 425