1 recipe plain pastry or hot water pie crust
4 c. tart apples (pared & sliced)
2 tbsp. flour
1/2-3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. butter
(If apples are not tart, add 1 tbsp. lemon juice)

Line a 9 inch pie pan with the pie paste and fill with sliced apples. Mix together, add flour, sugar and spices; sprinkle over apples. Add lemon juice if used or if apples are not juicy, 1 tablespoon water may be added. Place bits of butter on top. Cover with top crust which has been perforated with knife. Moisten edge of under crust with water. Trim upper crust 1/2 inch wider than lower. Turn under, press edges together, making a fluted edge with the fingers, or press with fork. Bake in hot oven for 15 minutes, then reduce to moderate oven and bake for 30 minutes longer.

Quantity: One 9 inch pie. Temperature: 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then 350 degrees for 30 minutes.