1 pkg of 9inch pie shells

6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

1  1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tbsp cornstarch or 3tbsp all purpose flour

1/8tsp salt

3/4tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 tbsp butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a 9in pie plate with pastry (or use prepared 9in pie shell). Arrange apple slices in pie crust. Sprinkle lemon juice over apples. In a small mixing bowl, combine sugars, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Mix in apples. Pour into crust. Dot with butter. Place remaining pastry over top. Seal edges. Prick crust, or cut slits or design to allow steam to escape during cooking.  Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

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