PERFECT APPLE PIE

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Says Judy Oudekerk of St. Michael, Minnesota, "This is one of the best apple pies I've ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
7 to 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll half of dough into 10-in. circle. Place into a 9-in. pie pan. , In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to apples and toss. Pour into crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut slits in top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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