Apple Pie

Prepare crust.

Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. In a large bowl, stir together the ¾ cup sugar, the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apple slices. Gently toss until coated.

Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Trim bottom pastry to edge of pie plate. Cut slits in remaining pastry, place on filling and seal. Crimp edges as desired.

If desired, brush top pastry with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. To prevent over-browning, line the edge of the pie with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20 minutes more or until fruit is tender and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.