Double Crust Apple Pie

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Ingredients

Makes(2)9" Pie Crusts

Crust

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup cold butter

4-5 Tablespoons cold water

Apple Filling

8-10 apples ( Spartans and/or Golden Delicious)

2 Tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 1/2 lemon

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 Tablespoon all purpose flour

1 1/2 Tablespoons butter

Directions

Filling:

1. Quarter, peel, core and slice the apples thinly.

2. Put them into a large bowl, pour on the lemon juice and use a spatula to stir into the apples. This will help to keep them from browning.

3. In a small mixing container stir together the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir this mixture into the prepared chopped apples.

4. Break the butter into small bits and mix into the apple pie mixture as little chunks. The butter will melt and add flavor to this delicious pie filling.

Directions

Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Begin by placing the water in the freezer to cool for about 10 minutes.

3. To make a pie crust you will need a clean, flat counter top. You can also use a silicone baking mat.To know exactly what size to roll your crust, just be sure that it is slightly bigger than your pie plate.

4. Sift the flour into bowl and stir together with the salt.

5. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter. You can also use two butter knives if you don't have a pastry cutter. Continue to cut working the mixture until it resembles the texture of coarse cornmeal. Now, use a fork to mix in the cold water until it is just incorporated. Its okay if you see little specks of butter and flour and the dough is not smooth.

6. Use clean hands to work the dough together to form a ball.

7. Cut the ball into two pieces and store one in a bowl with a cloth over top so it does not dry out. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

8. Sprinkle your working surface with a bit of flour.Keep the flour nearby in case your dough gets sticky you can add more on top of the dough and also on your rolling pin.

9. Flatten your ball down into a disc.Use your rolling pin to roll out dough. Push from the center and roll evenly to the edges. Keep rolling and try to make a circle. If it is not perfect, it won't matter. Don't overwork the crust.

10. Gently transfer the dough into your pie plate being careful not to stretch it.

11. Roll out the second piece of dough according to the same instructions and be sure that it is bigger than your pie plate.

12. Pour the prepared apple filling into the pie crust.

13. Top with the 2nd pie crust.

14. Pinch the edges together to seal in the filling.

15. Use a knife to cut a few slices into the pie crust lid, or you could poke with a fork.

16. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. then turn down heat to 350 degrees F. for another for 30 minutes or until golden brown. If the pie is browning too much, tent with aluminum foil.

17. Once baked, remove from oven and put onto a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.

Delicious served with whipping cream or ice cream!

ENJOY!

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