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Makes One 9-inch Pie 8 ServingsCrust 9-inch Classic CRISCO Double Crust Filling 5 to 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled Jonathan or other tart baking apples (about 2 pounds or 5 to 6 medium) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine For crust, prepare (see Classic Crisco Pie Crust recipe) and press bottom crust into 9-inch pie plate. Do not bake. Heat oven to 400ºF. For filling, place apples in large bowl. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples. Toss well to coat. Spoon into unbaked pie crust. Dot with butter. Moisten pastry edge with water. Cover pie with top crust. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. REDUCE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 350ºF. Bake of 45 minutes or until filling in center is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool until barely warm or to room temperature before serving. |
