PERFECT APPLE PIE

PERFECT APPLE PIE

Ingredients:

Crust
1 box (15 ounces) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on the box.

Filling
6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (approx. 6 medium apples)
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9 inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom.
In large bowl, gently mix filling ingredients; spoon into crust-lined pie plate.
Top with second crust. Wrap excess top crust under bottom crust edge, pressing edges together to seal; flute.
Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with 2 to 3 inch wide strips of foil after first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving.

Serves 8
Freezable for up to 2 months

Submitted by: Caroline B.
Source: Pillsbury

Note: I like the Pillsbury crusts, but please use any brand or no name brand you prefer or make from scratch.