Apple Pie I

This easy-to-do recipe reminds us that apples need very little help to make a memorable pie. Apples are simply layered in the pie pan, with each layer sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Then they are topped with a crust and dabs of butter. And in less than an hour, this classic pie bakes to perfection.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare your pastry for a two crust pie. Wipe, quarter, core, peel, and slice apples; measure to 6 cups.

Step 2

Combine sugar and cinnamon. The amount of sugar used depends on how tart your apples are.

Step 3

Arrange apples in layers in pastry lined pie plate. Sprinkle each layer with sugar and cinnamon. Dot top layer with small pieces of butter or margarine. Cover with top crust.

Step 4

Place on lowest rack in oven preheated to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer. Serve warm or cold.