Ingredients:
6 apples
1 lemon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour(plus a little for the counter)
3/4 cup sugar(plus a little more for the top)
1 egg
2 ready made pie crusts(because let's face it-i'm not making it from scratch!)
apple pie spice
super cute fall leaf cookie cutters(not optional-otherwise it's just a plain old apple pie)
First, you'll need to peel, core and slice the apples. Make sure you cut out any icky parts(THANKS BAGGER BOY!)
Transfer your apple slices to a large bowl.
Add in your sugar(remember, you'll need to save a little for the top!)
Next to go in is the flour.
In a small bowl juice one lemon. Remember, if you roll the lemon around on the table while pressing down on it it'll release the juice easier. Also, don't forget to take the seeds out before adding the juice to the bowl.
Using a wooden spoon gently stir everything. Make sure you stir just long enough to coat all of the apples with the mixture which should be the consistency of apple sauce. (ironic, no?)
Wait! Baaaaack up. Who can guess what I forgot?
In goes the apple pie spice...hehe NOW you can stir it up. Oh, and I don't measure the amount I use. Just eyeball it. I don't think you can use too much. Then again, other people might disagree. No pie for those people.
Take this time to unroll one of your pie crusts and place it in the bottom on your pie dish. Don't forget the non-stick spray!
Give your apples one last stir and then pour them into the dish.
Dust your counter or parchment paper with flour and roll out your second pie crust. Time to use those cute little cookie cutters!(i love this part) Make sure you utilize every inch of the crust and gather up and use the scraps too.
Start to lay the leaves over your apples. make sure you lay them close to the edge, but feel free to leave little openings between your leaves. These will act as the steam releases so you wont have to poke any slits.
Don't forget to pinch the edges of the bottom shell.
Here's an idea of what it should look like with all of the leaves in place. If you're anything like me and forgot to add the butter slaps on top of your apple mixture before placing a pile of leaves over it you can sneak it in there now. I won't tell. Go ahead...our little secret ;-)
We're almost done! whisk up your egg and brush it over the entire pie. I didn't use all of the egg. Just use as much as you need to coat it. Then sprinkle with sugar and it's time to go into the oven!
Bake at 375 degrees for Approx. 30 minutes(just watch it like a hawk to be on the safe side!)
Make sure you serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. :)
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