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Healthy Eating Made Easy with Michigan Apples

Michigan Apples is proud to collaborate with a team of expert dietitians to bring you practical, health-focused tips for incorporating apples into your daily routine. From fiber-rich, budget-friendly meal ideas to smart shopping strategies and family-friendly snacks, these experts share simple, nutritious solutions to support a healthier lifestyle. Explore how Michigan Apples can make healthy eating easy, delicious, and affordable, one bite at a time!

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Please consult your physician with any health-related concerns, including changes to your diet or starting an exercise routine. Information found at MichiganApples.com is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and should never be substituted for professional medical advice or care.

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Nothing says National Pie Day like a warm, golden Nothing says National Pie Day like a warm, golden Michigan Apple Pie 🍎🥧
Here’s everything you need to recreate it at home ⬇️

Five-Step Michigan Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 package Pie Crust (2 per package)
- 7 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart Michigan apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
-  ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare and roll out the double-crust pie dough. Line your 9-inch pie pan with the bottom crust.
- In a large bowl, toss the apples with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Spread the apple filling into the crust and dot with butter. Top with the second crust.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. Tent the edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy

 Happy National Pie Day! 🍎✨
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