Methods/steps

Lay one half of the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the crust and bake for 12–15 minutes at 425° (15 minutes if you substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose). When it’s finished baking, remove the pie shell from the oven and cool for five minutes. Meanwhile, peel and slice the apples. Place in a bowl, and mix in the rest of the ingredients. Pour the filling into the crust and dot with thin slices of butter. Cover with the remaining dough—either lattice- or pierced-top. Bake in the middle of the oven at 350° for 45 minutes to an hour, until golden. Do not overbake; the apple slices should still be whole and slightly firm.