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When I was about 5 years old my darling Grandmother gave me my first baking lesson. She was making apple pie and allowed me to work along beside her and follow each step. Of course she did a great deal of the actual pastry making and apple slicing but I did peeling and ingredient measuring with her guidance. When we were applying the top crusts on our pies she made attractive cut-out leaves and a graceful rolled and crimped edge. I too wanted to make a beautiful creation and suggested adding fruit flavored Lifesavers in a pattern all over the top of mine. She didn't bat an eye and stood and watched me create my masterpiece. Ahhh, that pie...hahahaha...yes I remember the taste well!