CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Perfect Apple Pie

Here’s Pillsbury’s recipe for a fall favorite.

Perfect Apple Pie

1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

FILLING:

6cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (6 medium)

¾ cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom. In large bowl, gently mix filling ingredients; spoon into crust-lined pie plate. Top with second crust. Wrap excess top crust under bottom crust edge, pressing edges together to seal; flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil after first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving.

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