Perfect Apple Pie

It is that time of year again. The apples are ripe and falling from the trees. A neighbor shared his harvest with us so I decided to make an apple pie.

In 1968 my Grandmother Burford gave me the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook for Christmas.

The cookbook spent time packed away in a trunk. It moved with me from location to location, from school to various jobs, from one apartment to another.
When I finally settled down it became my "go to" cookbook. One of my favorite recipes is for Perfect Apple Pie, on page 238 of the 1968 edition.

Perfect Apple Pie

6-8 tart apples, pared, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups)

3/4 to 1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dash of nutmeg

Pastry for 2-crust 9-inch pie

2 tablespoons butter

Oven 400 degrees

 

If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

 Combine sugar, flour, spices, and dash salt; mix with apples.

 

Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry.

Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter.

Adjust top crust, cutting slits for escape of steam; seal.

Sprinkle with sugar.

 

Bake at 400 degrees for 50 minutes or till done.

Hot From the Oven

 

 Each time I pull out the old BHG Cookbook I feel like I am spending time with Grandmother. She passed away in 1985.

 

This piece is for Grandmother B.

I know she would approve.

 

♥andPeace,Myra