French Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, cook apples just until tender in a small amount of water.
2. 2
   When apples are cooked, add raisins, butter, lemon juice and spices.
3. 3
   Mix cornstarch with sugar and stir in.
4. 4
   Let mix cool slightly.
5. 5
   Pour into pie shell and cover with top crust.
6. 6
   Bake 45 minutes at 325° or until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Let pie cool and cover the top crust with a glaze made with powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and small amount milk.
8. 8
   This should be thin.
9. 9
   Spoon over the top crust and chill before serving.