Recipe: All-American Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 medium red apples or 4 very small red apples
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. sugar (do not use sugar substitute)
• 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice
• 1 rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1/2 of a 15 oz. pkg.)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/8 tsp. coarse sugar* (optional)
• Sugar-free caramel syrup (optional)

Directions:

• Preheat over to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut two medium cooking apples in half crosswise (or cut top third off four very small apples)
• Scoop out apple flesh using a melon baller. Leave a 1/8-inch-thick shell. Remove and discard seeds and core., reserve shells.
• Chop flesh into small pieces.
• In a saucepan combine chopped apple, cider, 3 Tbsp. water, flour, sugar, and apple pie spice.
• Cook and stir over medium until apples are softened and liquid is thickened and bubbly, 3-5 minutes.
• Discard the trimmings or save for another use
• Place whole circle on top, crimping the edges and cut vents
• Combine egg with 1 Tbsp. water; brush over dough. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar
• Line a 15x10 inch baking pan with foil; coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place apples on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are soft, filling is bubbly and crust is golden.