Golden Apple Pie

Step 1 -In a large saucepan, combine the apples, 3/4 cup of the apple juice, the sugar, the cinnamon, and the apple pie spice and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally.

Step 2 -Combine the cornstarch and the remaining apple juice and add the mixture to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

Step 3 -Return the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.

Step 4 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Step 5 -Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Step 6 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 7 -Combine the flour and the salt in a bowl.

Step 8 -Cut the butter into the flour, mixing until it resembles crumbs.

Step 9 -Gradually add in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until the dough can be formed into a ball.

Step 10 -Divide the dough into 2 portions, making 1 piece of dough slightly larger than the other.

Step 11 -Lightly flour a worksurface and roll out the larger dough piece.

Step 12 -Line a 9-inch pie plate with the rolled-out dough, trimming it so it is even with the edge of the plate.

Step 13 -Add the filling to the pie plate.

Step 14 -Roll out the second dough piece and place it over the filling.

Step 15 -Trim, seal, and flute the edges of the pie, and cut slits in the top of the crust to let steam escape.

Step 16 -Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender, about 40-45 minutes.

Step 17 -Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack.

Step 18 -Slice and serve.