Apple Pie
Ingredients
Pastry for Double-Crust Pie
apples6 cups
lemon juice1 tbsp
sugar1/4 cup
flour2 tbsp
cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
nutmeg1/8 teaspoon
raisins1/2 cup
Method
1.
Prepare and roll out Pastry for Double-Crust Pie.
2.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pastry. If desired, sprinkle apples· 6 cups with lemon juice· 1 tbsp.
3.
In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar· 1/4 cup, flour· 2 tbsp, cinnamon· 1/2 teaspoon, and nutmeg· 1/8 teaspoon. Add apple slices and, if desired, raisins· 1/2 cup or chopped walnuts. Gently toss till coated.
4.
Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Cut slits in remaining pastry; place on filling and seal. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie with foil.
5.
Bake in a 375° oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes more or till top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.
