MAPLE-GLAZED APPLE PIE

Maple-Glazed Apple Pie image

Even though we've lived in Florida for 3 years, I still feel like a "Vermonter". My parents send us a bushel of Vermont apples each fall, and we try to visit in the spring to do some sugaring. -Patricia Putnam, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

Line a 9-in. pie pan with the bottom crust. Place half of the apples in the crust; set aside. , In a bowl, combine sugars, gingersnaps, cinnamon, nuts and butter; sprinkle half over apples in crust. Top with remaining apples and sugar mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut a few slits in the top and place over apples; seal. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375° for 35 minutes. , Meanwhile, bring syrup to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Remove pie from oven; remove foil and brush hot syrup over pie and into vents. Return pie to oven and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.