4 1/2 c sliced, peeled apples (golden delicious)
1/2 c frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
2 to 2 1/2 tsp tapioca (quick cooking), corn starch, or flour
1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon nutmeg or apple pie spice
1 9-inch pastry with or without top
Mix apples, apple juice concentrate, thickener, spice, and stir until apples are well coated. Add lemon juice if desired.
Pour into pastry-lined pie pan and top with a second crust or pastry strips. Seal edges and cut slits in the top. bake at 425 for 40-45 minutes.
Hint: Bake in paper sack, fold and close with paper clips. Place on center rack away from sides and top of oven.
Crust:
1 1/2 c flour
2 T sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c oil
2 T cold milk
Mix all ingredients, place in 9″ pie pan abd press evenly over bottom and sides.