Mom's Apple Pie

This is probably the best apple pie recipe I have ever used.  It also happens to be Jason's favorite.  One other ingredient not listed is butter.

I have used several different types of apples in this pie but I find the best is a firm apple that holds it's shape while cooking.  For this pie I used Roma apples.  They were big, red and looked absolutely gorgeous.  I know the recipe calles for 6 but these beauties were so big I only needed 5.

Next you will need to wash, core and peel your apples.  I saw a special on pies on the FoodNetwork one time where the person used a vegetable slicer to make thin slices instead of thick chunks.  I decided to try this a few months ago and I will never go back.

Once you finish this you will have thin rings of apples.  These not only cook through better but they also lay in the shell nicer.

Next I added the remaining ingredients (except the butter) then tossed everything together.  I use apple pie spice and a little extra cinnamon in my filling.  I also use 1 cup of sugar instead of 3/4 just because I like my apple pie sweet.  If you like it tart use 3/4 cup of sugar.

Next I layered the apples in the crust.  I used a store bought crust for this pie.  I do love to make my own crust, but today I had to make 4 pies and store bought crust is much faster and they taste pretty good.  You can see from the picture the rings make it easy to layer the apples in the crust.  Make sure you pour any dry ingredients from the bowl on top of the apples so you get all the yummy goodness.  After I layer the apples I dot the top with butter.

Next I put the top crust on.  You need to remember to vent the top so steam does not build up.  I like to use a small cookie cutter to cut out shapes.  I used a snowflake for this pie.  After I cut out four snowflakes I put the crust on top and pinched the edges.  I then used an egg with about a teaspoon of water mixed together and brushed on the top.  You can lay the cut outs on top of the pie for decoration.  I also sprinkle some sugar over the top.  Some people like to sprinkle salt but again I like my pie sweet!  Then bake at 375 degrees for about an hour.

Be sure to let your pie cool before eating!  Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

I'll let you all know how it tastes tomorrow!!  Happy Thanksgiving.

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