Mom's Apple Pie I

This aromatic pie 's secret is a bit of whiskey sprinkled onto the filling just before the top crust is slipped on. It mingles marvelously with the sugar, apples and spices as this luscious pie bakes.

• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons whiskey
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 6 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Fit bottom crust into a 9 inch pie plate.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place sliced apples in a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss until apples are thoroughly coated. Spoon apples into pan.

Step 3

Dot apples with butter or margarine, then sprinkle with whiskey. Cover with top crust. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 40 minutes. Serve warm.