Deep-Dish Apple Pie Recipe

By polledl

For an apple pie that is sure to be winner, try this recipe. The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone.—Salem Cross Inn, , West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 10 cups sliced peeled tart apples
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Preparation

Step 1

Place flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the egg, water and vinegar; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; dot with butter.
Roll out dough to fit top of pie. Flute edges. Beat egg with milk; brush over pastry. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 15 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 208 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit.