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If there’s one thing that’s universally loved, it’s a homemade apple pie. The sweet aroma of freshly baked apples and cinnamon wafting through the house is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. And there are so many variations to choose from – whether you prefer a classic apple pie, or something a little more adventurous, there’s a recipe out there for everyone!

Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 double crust pastry recipe
• 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll pastry into two 1/8-in.-thick rounds on a lightly floured surface.
3. Place one pastry round into a 9-in. pie plate; trim even with rim.
4. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Toss to coat.
5. Transfer to pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter. Trim remaining pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top.
6. Bake on bottom rack 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Honey Roasted Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 double crust pastry recipe
• 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll pastry into two 1/8-in.-thick rounds on a lightly floured surface.
3. Place one pastry round into a 9-in. pie plate; trim even with rim.
4. Toss apples with butter, honey, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
5. Transfer to pastry-lined pie plate. Trim remaining pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top.
6. Bake on bottom rack 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Whichever recipe you choose, one thing’s for sure – you’ll be the star of any gathering with a homemade apple pie. So whip out those apples and get baking!