Ingredients

  • unbaked 8-inch Crisco double pie crust
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 c. peeled and sliced tart apples
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 tsp. butter

Method

  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Combine apples, 1/4 cup sugar and water in large saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat until apples soften and become transparent.
  • Drain apples, reserving both apples and 3/4 cup of liquid.
  • Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Add reserved 3/4 cup apple liquid.
  • Cook on medium heat until mix boils and thickens. Add butter and reserved apples.
  • Stir until apples are coated. Spoon into pie shell.
  • Moisten pastry edge with water.
  • Cover with top crust.
  • Fold top edge under bottom crust.
  • Flute with fingers. Cut slits or design for steam to escape.
  • Cover edge to keep from over browning.
  • Use foil to cover edges.
  • Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350°.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Cool to room temperature before serving.