Doublecrust Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Sour Cream Dough for a 2crust pie -- above Filling: 3 pounds firm -- tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Pippin, or golden Delicious 3 tables

2. 2

   Cut each half into 5 or 6 wedges

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a wide, shallow, slopingsided pan over medium heat

4. 4

   When the butter begins to sizzle, add the sliced apples and cook, tossing or gently stirring, until they begin to sizzle about a minute

5. 5

   Add the lemon juice and sugar and continue to toss or gently stir often until the apples are tender, but still fairly firm about 5 minutes l

6. 6

   If the appleshave exuded a large quantity of juice, they will reabsorb it as they cool

7. 7

   Pour the filling out into a nonreactive pan, or a pan lined with plastic wrap, on which the apple slices will fit in a single layer

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the cinnamon and let cool