Apple Pie

If you are looking for the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, look no further! This Apple Pie is simple, but tastes like you slaved over it for hours. Not to mention the little apples and leaves... I bought these pie cutters from Williams Sonoma back in September, but lucky for you they are on sale now! They are darling and make the pie so festive. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Frozen Pie Crust from Trader Joes, makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top)

• 5 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced

• 2/3 Cup sugar

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 Teaspoon of Nutmeg

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

• 1 Large egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon of milk

• Sugar for garnish

Instructions:

Filling:

1. Stir the apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Set filling aside as the oven preheats.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F

3. Roll out one of the pie dough crusts on a floured work surface. Carefully place the dough into a 9x2 inch pie dish. Spoon the filling into the crust, leave out any liquid. Slice small pieces of butter on top.

4. Use the second pie dough crust for the stars. Roll out on a floured surface. Cut stars about 1/2 inch think with cookie cutter. Place as desired.

5. Brush the top of the pie crust with the egg wash mixture. Sprinkle the top with sugar.

6. Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the temperature down to 350°F and bake for 25 more minutes. Monitor as it bakes.

7. Let cool for 2-3 hours at room temperature before serving.