Instructions

1. Make pastry, divide in half, form into discs about 1-inch thick, wrap, and chill. Peel and slice apples.
2. Heat oven to 425˚ F. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in apples.
3. Roll out the bottom crust between two sheets of lightly floured parchment or waxed paper and transfer the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon the apple filling into the pastry-lined pie pan. Cut the 2 Tablespoons butter into small pieces; sprinkle over apples. Roll out the top pastry, cutting about 8 slits in the top center of the pastry. Transfer pastry on top of the apple filling; seal and flute the pastry edges.
4. Brush top crust with 1 teaspoon milk; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar. Cover edges of pie with a 2-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove foil during the last 15 minutes of baking. Bake for 40-50 minutes (until the crust is golden brown and filling bubbles). Cool on a wire rack for at least two hours.

• Servings : 8-10
• Course : Dessert
• Recipe Type : DessertsHolidayPastries & Tarts