Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Directions

Place apples in a 10×6×2-inch baking dish .

In a small mixing bowl combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1 teaspoon of the mixture.

Stir cornstarch and salt into remaining sugar mixture and mix well.

Sprinkle evenly over apples in dish.

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour and nutmeg.

Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.

Push to side of bowl.

Repeat until all is moistened.

Form into a ball.

On a floured surface roll dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle.

Cut decorative vents in pastry.

Carefully place pastry atop apples.

Flute edges to sides of dish, but not over the edge.

Brush pastry with milk and sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture.

Bake in a 375℉ (190℃) oven about 40 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.

Serve warm.