Apple Pie (9")

1 unbaked pie crust & 1 batch crumb topping or unbaked top crust. (See oil pie crust recipe.)

6 c. apples, sliced (6 - 8 tart apples)

3/4 c. sugar * 2 T. flour

1 t. cinnamon dash nutmeg

Optional: 2 T. butter for dotting top of filling.

* For caramel apple use dark brown sugar.

Mix all ingredients (except butter) in a bowl. Pour into unbaked prepared piecrust. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Cut slits. Bake at 425 for about 45 minutes. (Put cookie sheet underneath to catch any overflow of juices.) If you use a crumb topping bake according to the crumb topping directions.