Perfect Apple Pie
["6 to 8 tart apples, pared, cored and thinly sliced *", "3/4 to 1 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon", "dash of ground nutmeg", "pastry for 2-crust 9-inch pie", "2 Tbsp. butter"]
["If apples lack tartness, sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon lemon juice.", "Combine sugar, flour, spices and dash of salt; mix with apples.", "Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry.", "Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter.", "Adjust top crust, cutting slits for escape of steam; seal.", "Sprinkle with sugar.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 50 minutes or until done."]
["apples", "sugar", "flour", "cinnamon", "ground nutmeg", "pastry", "butter"]