7-8 c. tart apple slices, 1/8-inch thick
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. raisins
Dash of salt, if desired
1-2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. heavy cream

Make favorite pastry. Line bottom of 10-inch pie tin with one crust and set aside. Combine apple slices, sugar, flour, spices, raisins, salt, and lemon peel. Mix together well. Spoon filling into pastry-lined pan. Dot with butter. Cover top crust decorated with steam vents.

Cut a 1-inch circle from dough in center of top of crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Remove pie from oven. Slowly pour cream into center hole of top crust. Return to oven. Bake 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.