As if we needed another excuse to buy a big jug of cider!

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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*

Double Crust Apple Cider Pie

INGREDIENTS
2 2/3 c apple cider
2 2/3 lb granny smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
12 oz golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 c sugar
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp mace
1/4 tsp salt
4 tsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, in small pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 – Boil cider til reduced to 2/3 cup.
STEP 2 – Cool.

Preheat oven 425 degrees.
STEP 1 – Mix apples, flour and flavorings.
STEP 2 – Add cider and lemon juice.
STEP 3 – Dump in crust, dot with butter, top with second crust, slash top
STEP 4 – Bake in bottom third of oven 25 minutes then lower to 350 degrees and cook until filling bubbles – about 50 more minutes.
STEP 5 – To prevent edges from browning too quickly, cover edges with foil but leave center open.