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Perfect Apple Pie

The Witowsky family's go-to apple pie recipe. How can you improve on perfection? I usually use Golden Delicious apples.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (I think)
- Terry


INGREDIENTS

  • 6 to 8 tart apples, pared, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups)
  • ¾ to 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • dash ground nutmeg
  • pastry for 2-crust 9" pie
  • 2 Tbsp butter

INSTRUCTIONS

If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, spices, and dash of salt; mix with apples.

Line 9" pie plate with pastry. Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter. Adjust top crust, cutting slits for escape of steam; seal.

Sprinkle with sugar (I never do though). Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until done.