From Joanne M DiNardo, President, Friends of Sholan Farms, Leominster, Massachusetts
Preheat oven 425°F
Mix together in large bowl:
10 New England apples, sliced thin
1/4 c apple cider
fresh lemon zest
2 T lemon juice
2 T vanilla extract
1/4 c cornstarch or flour
1/2 t salt
1-1/2 t cinnamon
1 t apple pie spice
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
Roll out pastry crusts and fill bottom crust with apple mixture. Dot with a few pats of butter. Cover with top crust, add vents. Brush top with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar (optional).
Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F. Bake 45-55 minutes more, or until the crust is brown and filling is bubbly.