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1. Combine the diced apples and lemon juice together in a bowl. Toss to mix well.

2. Combine the water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a medium
saucepan over medium‐high heat and cook, stirring frequently until mixture
comes to a boil.

3. Continue to cook at a constant boil for 2 minutes.

4. Add the apples, return to a low simmer, and continue to cook at a simmer until

apples are soft and sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Chill thoroughly before filling pies.

Royal Icing

1 cup confectioners sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1. Place the milk and sugar in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth and thick.

2. Drizzle over warm pies.

Royal Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

1 vanilla bean

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

5 large eggs

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. With a small sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise.

2. Place the milk and cream in a small heavy saucepan.

3. Using the tip of the knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean halves into the
milk and add both halves to the saucepan.

4. Set the saucepan on the stovetop and bring to a simmer over medium heat, then

Remove from the heat.