APPLE PIE

1. Ingredients

1.1. 1/2 cup sugar

1.2. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1.3. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1.4. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1.5. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1.6. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1.7. 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

1.8. 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1.9. Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

1.10. 1 tablespoon butter

1.11. 1 large egg white

1.12. Additional sugar

2. Directions

2.1. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.

2.2. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim even with edge. Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll remaining crust to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in crust.

2.3. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

3. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edges loosely with foil.

4. Total Time

4.1. Prep: 20 min.

4.2. Bake: 45 min.

5. Size

5.1. 8 servings