2/3 c. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tbsp. butter
6-8 green apples, pared & sliced
1 unbaked 9" pie shell

Blend sugar, salt, spices, lemon rind and butter. Toss apples in mixture. Arrange in pie shell.

SUGAR CRUMB TOPPING:

3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter

Blend sugars, flour, salt and butter. Spoon topping over apples. Bake in hot 425 degree oven for 15 minutes; reset oven temperature control to 350 degrees and bake 35-40 minutes.

Makes 1 9 inch pie. For optimum slicing, allow to stand 3-4 hours.