WASHINGTON STATE APPLE PIE

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cup(s) sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 to 6 medium)
2 tablespoon(s) water
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
- pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the apples, water and lemon juice; cook over medium-low heat just until the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and cool (do not drain).
In a large bowl, combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; add apples and toss to coat. Place bottom pastry in pie plate; add apple mixture. Cover with top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 35-45 minutes longer or until golden brown.