American Apple Pie

This all-American basic apple pie is surprisingly easy to make if you cheat, like I do, & use premade pie pastry.

Servings: 1 9-in. pie

pie pastry (enough for 2 9-in. pies)

5 to 6 tart apples

sugar

1 tbsp. cornstarch

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tbsp. lemon juice

brown sugar (optional)

ice cream (optional)

whipped cream (optional)

water

Preheat oven to 425° F. Place 1 pie pastry in pie pan.

Peel, core, & slice apples. Add ½ to ⅔ c. sugar/brown sugar plus the cornstarch, cinnamon, & nutmeg; stir till apples are well coated

Fill pie pan with apple mixture, leveling the top. Sprinkle with lemon juice; then dot with butter.

Cover with remaining pie pastry, sealing edges.

Brush top of pie with water; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 10-min. Reduce heat to 350°; bake till crust is brown & apples are tender (app. 40-min.).

Serve hot or cold, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

COOKING TIME: 50-mins.

SOURCE: Grand Diplôme Cooking Course (Vol. I)