Pastry for double 9" pie
1 c. apple cider
2/3 c. sugar
6 1/2 c. peeled, sliced cooking apples
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. butter

Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add apples, cook, uncovered 8 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving syrup. Add enough water to make syrup to measure 1 1/3 cups, return syrup and apples to saucepan. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, stir well. Add to apple mixture. Stir in cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in butter. Spoon in pastry shell then top with pastry. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.