Fresh Apple Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 apples
2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
dash of maple syrup
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
2 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Prepare double crust pie recipe; roll out 1/2 of dough.
Place in 9-inch pie pan; set aside.
Peel and slice apples into 6 sections, removing all of core.
Sprinkle with lemon juice; set aside.
Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and cinnamon thoroughly; sprinkle over prepared apples and toss thoroughly.
Arrange apple mixture in pie pan; dot with butter.
Roll out top crust; cover apple filling.
Cut slits in top center.
Sprinkle top crust with flour-sugar mixture, then a slight sprinkle of water.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350\u00b0; continue to bake for 40 to 45 minutes.