Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Line pie plate with half of the pastry, rolled to 1/8-inch thickness.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cook apples in water in a heavy covered pan 5 or 6 minutes, or until apples are about half cooked.
4. 4
   Drain and cool.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 450°.
6. 6
   Turn the apples into the pie plate.
7. 7
   Mix the sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Sprinkle over apples and dot with butter.
8. 8
   Roll out top crust. Place over apples; trim, turn under bottom crust and flute.
9. 9
   Cut vents in top.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with additional sugar.
11. 11
    Bake 10 minutes before reducing oven to 350°.
12. 12
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes until crust is nicely browned.
13. 13
    Serves 8.