Apple Pie

Use tart apples for pies (Granny Smith for example). If the variety you are using is too sweet, try adding some lemon juice.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare pastry or use a pre-made vegetable based one.
Peel and core 6 medium apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice if desired.
In a bowl, sprinkle apples with:

• 1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• dash fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup flour.

Spoon into pie shell. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with real vanilla.
Arrange top pastry and flute the edges.
Cut slits in top pastry to allow steam to escape.
Bake in hot oven (410 degrees F for 10 minutes then 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes - or until golden brown.
Hint: Use a cookie sheet under the pie when baking to catch boil over.