How to Make an Apple Pie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius.

   When trimming edge, leave 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) overhang. ,, Press overhanging edges, turning under, to seal them together around the edge of the pie.
   
   Then pinch edge to stand up and finish with fluted edges or use a fork and press the dough downward to form a flat edge with the fork tines.optional. , If you want a crispy top, brush top of pastry with a little milk and sprinkle with some sugar. , Pie is ready when apples are tender and juice bubbles through slits of top crust.
   
   Watch to make sure that the edge of the crust does not brown too early.
   
   Cover edges of crust with narrow strips of foil if necessary. ,,,
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   Step 2: In a small bowl

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   Step 3: mix sugars

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   Step 4: cornstarch

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   Step 5: cinnamon

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   Step 6: nutmeg and salt.

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   Step 7: Place apples in a large bowl and sprinkle sugar mixture and cinnamon over apples.

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   Step 8: Toss gently and let stand for ten minutes or until a little juice forms.

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   Step 9: Prepare pie crusts in a nine-inch pie plate.

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    Step 10: Place pile of apple-sugar mixture into bottom pastry/crust and drop in clumps of butter or margarine.

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    Step 11: Moisten overhanging edge of bottom pastry before placing top pastry and trimming overhang to one inch.

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    Step 12: With a sharp paring knife

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    Step 13: cut decorative slits on the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

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    Step 14: Place pie in preheated oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius ) and bake for 40 minutes.

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    Step 15: Once the pie is done

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    Step 16: take it out of the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

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    Step 17: Enjoy this delicious dessert!

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    Step 18: Finished.

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