PERFECT DIABETIC APPLE PIE

1 pkg (15-oz) refrigerated pie crusts or your own special sugar-free recipe for double crust pastry 

Filling:
6 cups thinly sliced and peeled Granny Smith or other tart apples
3/4 cup Splenda Granulated
2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry; set aside. Roll out top pastry and cut air vents. Leave on board until ready to top the filling.

In a large bowl, combine the apples, Splenda, flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss together until blended and all apples are coated. Place apple mixture into the crust in the pie plate. Place the top pastry over the filling, trim and fold the edge of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust. Using fingers or a fork, flute the edges, sealing well. Brush the crust lightly with a small amount of water and sprinkle with a little Splenda, if desired.

Bake at 425 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is a golden brown. To prevent excess browning, about 15 to 20 minutes into the baking, place foil rings around the edges of the crust.

Yield: 8 servings Yes, 8, not 6. Remember this is a dessert and should be treated as such.

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