2 1/2 lbs. cooking apples
1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch or 2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
Water or milk
Sugar for sprinkling

Peel, core and thinly slice apples (8 cups). Place apples in a bowl, mix sugar, spices, cornstarch or flour, salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over apples, toss gently to mix. Let stand until a little juice forms, about 10 minutes.

Prepare and roll out pie crust. Place in a 9 inch pie plate. Add apple mixture, and the butter. Seal crust with water and sprinkle with sugar. Bake pie in 425 degree oven for 40 minutes.