Apple Pie-Julia Weber

This morning I was baking apple pie for the Dickens’ family and as I was making it, I felt so sad but at the same time, so hopeful that if the pie tasted really good, Richard, Janet and Aly would feel good even for a moment when they took a bite. Julia Weber 13 November 2009

6 cups Granny Smith apple (Will's favorite) slices, peeled and cored
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg to taste
2 Tablespoons cold butter, cut in small pieces
1 Tablespoon milk or cream for brushing the top crust
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for dusting the crust
Directions - How To Make an Apple Pie: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the pie crust bottom and tops (see Julia Child's pie crusts) leaving enough overhang to fold underneath. Place the bottom pie crust evenly in a 9" pie pan or ceramic pie dish and set aside. Fold the top crust in half and place a towel over it so it doesn't dry out.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice. Add sugars, flour and spices if desired, mixing gently. Fold into prepared pie crust and dot with cold butter. Follow the double crust directions below. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbly. Place a piece of aluminum foil around the rim if the edges start to brown too fast. Remove to cooling rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Serve Apple Pie à la mode with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Refrigerate any leftovers. Makes 1 double crust apple pie. Serves 8.