4 - 6apples (depending on size)Granny smith, or a variety of crisp apples
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c.brown sugar
1 1/2tsp.cinnamon
1/8tsp.salt
1 1/2Tbs.cornstarch
1 1/2tsp.lemon juice
1 1/2Tbs.butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°.
Peel, core, and chop apples.
4 - 6 apples (depending on size)
Mix sugars, cinnamon, salt, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add to apples and stir to coat.
1/2 c. white sugar, 1/4 c. brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Dot with thin slices of butter.
1 1/2 Tbs. butter, 2 (9") pie crust pastries for a double crust
Wet the edge of the crust with cold water, and put your second crust on the top. Lightly press the edges to seal. Using a knife, trim off the extra crust (you can use this to make a tiny personal pie crust). Crimp the edges.
Cut a few slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Brush cream or egg yolk on the top crust and sprinkle it with sugar for an extra shine and beautiful browning.
Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes at 400°. reduce the temperature to 350°, and continue baking for another 50 - 55 minutes.
Loosely cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
Apples can be thinly sliced rather than chopped if desired.If you want an extra depth of flavor you can add a pinch of nutmeg and cloves, but be careful, they can quickly overpower your flavor. Apple pie is great served warm with ice cream, or cold.*Nutrition is approximate.