Fresh Apple Pie

3 ½ blanched, fresh apples in 1/2” slices
¾ c sugar
½ t cinnamon
1/8 t nutmeg
3 T. cornstarch OR 3 T. Ultra Gel OR 6 T. flour
½ c cold water
½ c apple juice
2 T. bottled lemon juice
dough for one double crust pie

Peel, core and slice apples into medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 min. Shake bowl to stir apple slices and microwave until apples are tender. Combine dry ingredients in medium saucepan. Add water, apple juice, and lemon juice and cook on medium heat until thick and bubbly. Fold in drained apple slices. Turn into unbaked pie crust. Cover with top crust and seal edges well. Prick and decorate as desired. Brush lightly with milk, avoiding crimped edges, and sprinkle lightly with coarse sugar. Bake at 400 F for 20 min, reduce heat to 350 F and bake 30-40 min. until crust is golden brown. Yield: 1 double crust pie.