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Apple Pie

Make a good light crust; wet the edge of the pie-dish, and lay a thin strip all round. Pare, core, and slice the apples, and lay them in the dish with a little sugar and any flavouring that may be preferred--such as powdered ginger, two or three cloves, grated lemon-rind, with the juice of the lemon, a little cinnamon, etc. Lay a crust over the top, and ornament with pastry cut into leaves. If the apples are dry, the parings and cores may be boiled with a little sugar and flavouring and the strained juice added to the fruit. Bake the pie in a quick oven. It may be served hot or cold. A little custard or cream is an improvement. Time, three-quarters of an hour to bake. Probable cost, 10d. for a pie, sufficient for five persons.