On a lightly floured board roll out pastry slightly larger than a 20 cm pie plate

Cut two 2.5 cm wide strips long enough to go around the edge of the pie plate

Brush with water

Spoon apple filling into centre of pie plate

Pour butter over filling

Cover with remaining pastry

Press edges firmly together to seal

Cut steam holes in centre of pastry

Trim and crimp edges

Decorate pie with any pastry trimmings

Brush lightly with milk or water

Sprinkle with sugar

Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes or until pastry is golden

Test with a skewer if the apple is cooked

If not, reduce oven temperature to 180°C and cook until apple is tender

Filling

Peel, core and slice the apples. Combine sugar, flour and cloves. Toss apples in this mixture.