Apple Pie with Lattice Crust

• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• 6 cups sliced tart apples (Granny Smith)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp cubed butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.

3. 3

   Fit the bottom crust into a 9-inch pie plate.

4. 4

   Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Dot the top with small cubes of butter.

5. 5

   Cut the second crust into 1-inch strips.

6. 6

   Weave the strips over the filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.

7. 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

8. 8

   Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to set the filling.