Old-Fashioned Apple Pies

Directions

1. 1
   Pare and core apples; cut in quarters and slice thin.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry.
3. 3
   Mix sugar, flour and spices.
4. 4
   Rub a little sugar mixture into pastry.
5. 5
   Arrange sliced apples, overlapping in pan.
6. 6
   Dot with butter.
7. 7
   Cut slits in top crust. Moisten edges of lower crust and place top crust over apples; press edges together, trim and flute edges.
8. 8
   Brush with slightly beaten egg white, if desired, or sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 425° for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender.