Grandma's Apple Pie

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2 unbaked 9 inch pie crusts (I make this recipe so I can have two waiting in the freezer for next time)

6 c. peeled, cored, sliced Granny Smith apples (about 6-7)

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 1/4 c. + 2 tsp. sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon, divided

4 Tbsp. all purpose flour

6 Tbsp. butter, cut into pats

1 tsp. milk

1.  Place your apples in a medium bowl and toss with lemon juice.  Mix 1 1/4 c. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and flour together in a small bowl.  Combine with apples and stir until evenly covered.  Cover and let sit 30 minutes.  

2.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Put one pie crust in a 9 inch pie plate and trim edges.  Put apple mixture in pie crust and top with pats of butter.  Cover with the 2nd pie crust, making sure to cut a vent in the top or make a fun design with pie dough (stars or hearts or whatever you feel like).  Crimp edges.

3.  With a pastry brush, brush milk lightly over the top pie crust .  Mix 2 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon in small bowl and sprinkle on pie crust.  Place pie pan on a cookie sheet (to catch the drippings), cover edges with foil, and lay one piece of foil on top of pie.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Remove all the foil and bake for 15 more minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.  Enjoy!