Step #1 --FILLING----- 8 Tart apples 1 Lemon (grated peel, juice) 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Cinnamon 1/4 c Butter; in small pieces Prepare pastry according to recipe.
Step #2 Fit bottom pastry into 9-inch (use 20 or 25 cm size) pie plate.
Step #3 Roll out circle for top.
Step #4 preheat your trusty oven to 350 F (175 C).
Step #5 Fill pie shell with sliced apples.
Step #6 Mound them up high.
Step #7 Sprinkle top with lemon peel & juice, sugar, & cinnamon.
Step #8 Dot with butter.
Step #9 Cover with pastry top, making vents, sealing & crimping rim.