All-American Apple Pie

1. 1

   If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

2. 2

   In mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg (for a very juicy pie, omit the flour).

3. 3

   Add sugar mixture to the sliced apples; toss to mix.

4. 4

   Fill pastry-lined pie plate with apple mixture; dot with butter or margarine.

5. 5

   Cut slits in top crust for escape of steam; place pastry atop filling.

6. 6

   Seal and flute edge.

7. 7

   Sprinkle some sugar atop, if desired.

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