1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. water, optional
4 to 5 c. peeled, sliced, tart apples
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
Pastry for 9 inch double crust pie

Preheat at 350 degrees. Prepare pastry and roll out half and line a 9 inch redi-pan deep dish pie pan. Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon in medium size bowl stir in water. Add apples, mix to coat thoroughly. Pour into pastry lined pan; dot with butter. Roll out second half of pastry for top crust. Cut design in center to allow steam to escape. Place on pie, pressing around edge to seal. Brush pastry with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until crust is browned. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Omit water if apples are moist.