Instructions: Saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temp, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle with water, 1 Tablespoons at a time, stir with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide in half. On a lightly flour surface, roll 1/2 to fit a 9" pie plate.

Place in plate and add filling. Roll remaining pastry to fit top of pie.

Place over filling and seal edges; cut vents in the top. Decorate top of pie with pastry scraps cut into small apple shapes, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and apples are tender. 6-8 servings

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