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First Make The Crust.
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Start off by mixing 2 1/2 Cups of AP Flour, with 2 Tablespoons of Sugar, and 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt.
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Then, using a Food Processor, or a Pastry Blender, (or even 2 knives). Add 2 Sticks of cubed COLD Butter (The cold butter is used for flakiness).
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Combine until mixture looks like Course Crumbs.
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Add Ice Cold Water, 1 Tablespoon at a time. Until when squeezed between your hands it forms into dough.
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Form Dough into 2 Balls. Wrap separately in plastic wrap, and Refridgerate for One Hour.
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While Dough is Refridgerating, Peel, Core and Thinly Slice Apples, and place in bowl. Add Lemon Juice.
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Add all the sugar, spices, and applesauce, and mix well.
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Cover with Plastic Wrap, and Refrigerate until the Pie Crust is done.
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Take Both out of the Fridge, and let sit on counter for 5-10 minutes.
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Roll One Ball of Dough Out. (Roll at least two inches bigger than your pie dish is.).
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Place in a buttered, and floured pie dish.
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Add Apples, but reserve the liquid at the bottom. Pour a Tablespoon of the Liquid on top of the apples. And Discard the rest of the liquid.
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Design Top Crust However You Want. (Lattuce Top or Top Crust, with an X on top, to vent.).
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Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of Sugar on top.
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Put Pie in a Preheated 425 Degree Oven for 15 Minutes.
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Reduce the Heat to 350 Degrees and Bake for 42-48 minutes.
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Take Out of Oven and Let Cool For 15 Minutes.
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Enjoy!
