Apple pie

 
                                 Apple Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:30
 Categories    : Desserts                         Pies & Pastry
                 Fruit
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      batch         pie pastry -- see recipe
    6      large         apples
    1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
      1/2  teaspoon      lemon zest
      1/2  cup           brown sugar
    1      teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
      1/8  teaspoon      ground cloves
      1/8  teaspoon      ground ginger
    1      tablespoon    all-purpose flour
    1      tablespoon    butter -- cut into bits
    1      teaspoon      sugar
           dash          cinnamon
    1      tablespoon    milk
 
      Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with lemon juice and zest.
 Mix sugar, flour, and spices. Toss with apples to coat.
      Roll half of dough into a round and fit into a 9" pie pan. Fill shell
 with apple mixture. Dot top with butter. Roll remaining dough into a round
 large enough to cover top of apples. Place carefully over apple filling and
 crimp edges of crusts together. Make slits in top crust to vent. Mix
 teaspoon of sugar with dash of cinnamon. Brush top of crust with milk and
 sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar.
      Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake
 an additional 20-30 minutes.
 
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 Serving Ideas : Serve hot with sharp cheese, ice cream, or clotted cream.