[1]If apples are not juicy, omit flour. However, if apples are very juicy, use 5 tablespoons flour.

[2]If apples are very tart, omit both lemon rind and juice.

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE

6 large, tart, cooking apples, sliced into eighths (6 cups)

½ cup water

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES