1 Make pie crust (see "How to Make Basic Piecrust" under Related eHows for instructions) or use frozen pie crust.
2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3 Peel and core the apples, then slice thinly.
4 Mix apples lightly with flour, sugar, lemon juice, spices and salt.
5 Separate dough into two balls.
6 Sprinkle a light layer of flour onto your work surface and rolling pin.
7 Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
8 To transfer the dough to the pie pan, roll it around the rolling pin or fold it into fourths, then move it.
9 Arrange the dough loosely in the pan.
10 Trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang.
11 Add the filling. Top with diced pieces of butter.
12 Roll out the second ball of dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
13 Lay the dough over the pie and trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
14 Fold the top edge of the upper crust over the lower crust and squeeze them together.
15 Crimp the edges by pinching small sections of dough with your fingers.
16 Use a sharp knife to put several small steam vents in the top.
17 Sprinkle the upper crust with sugar for sparkle.
18 Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the crust is golden
2 tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
4 tbsp. diced butter
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp. cream
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
5 c. sliced tart cooking apples
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