Fresh Apple Pie

• 6 to 8 apples
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• dash of maple syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1/8 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. butter

1. Prepare double crust pie recipe; roll out 1/2 of dough.
2. Place in 9-inch pie pan; set aside.
3. Peel and slice apples into 6 sections, removing all of core.
4. Sprinkle with lemon juice; set aside.
5. Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and cinnamon thoroughly; sprinkle over prepared apples and toss thoroughly.
6. Arrange apple mixture in pie pan; dot with butter.
7. Roll out top crust; cover apple filling.
8. Cut slits in top center.
9. Sprinkle top crust with flour-sugar mixture, then a slight sprinkle of water.
10. Bake at 400u0b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
11. Reduce heat to 350u0b0; continue to bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

apples, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, lemon juice, butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=213561 (may not work)