Perfect Apple Pie The perfect apple pie for all occasions! Share this recipe on Facebook and Twitter. See "Share" links above.

	RECIPE RATING - 2 REVIEWS Taste: 5 Easy to Prepare: 5 Kid Appeal: 5 Overall: 5

Ingredients

Crust:

1 (15-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts, softened as directed on package

Filling*:

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® All-Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice from a Green Giant® Fresh lemon, if desired
6 cups (6 medium) thinly sliced, peeled Green Giant® Fresh apples

Preparation Directions

1. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for two-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan.

2. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice and apples; mix well. Add lemon juice and apples; toss gently to mix. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust.

3. Bake at 425°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.

Variations:

APPLE-CRANBERRY PIE: Use 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples and 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed. Increase sugar to 1 cup; increase flour to 1/4 cup. Bake at 425°F. for 45 to 55 minutes.

CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE: Immediately after removing pie from oven, drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping. Sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped pecans.

MAPLE-FROSTED APPLE PIE: In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup. Drizzle over warm baked pie.

Tips:

*Two 21-oz. cans apple pie filling can be substituted for the filling.