Crabapple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust.
3. 3
   Toss the crabapples with the sugar, flour, and salt.
4. 4
   Spread the filling in the crust, then sprinkle with the vanilla, lemon juice, and water.
5. 5
   Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a few steam vents in the top.
6. 6
   Brush the top crust with the milk, then sprinkle with the sugar.
7. 7
   Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 375F and bake another 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
8. 8
   Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours before slicing.
9. 9
   Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.