1 package (15-ounce) refrigerated piecrusts or OR homemade basic pastry shell
6 Granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tsp Grated lemon rind
1/3 cup Plus 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, divided
1/4 cup Plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted and divided
3 tbsp Sugar
1/4 cup All-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp Apple pie spice
1/2 cup Firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
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Fit 1 piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions. Arrange apple slices in piecrust, and sprinkle with lemon rind. Set aside.
Combine1/3 cup corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and apple pie spice. Pour over apple slices.
Combine remaining 3 tablespoons corn syrup, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture over apple slices.
Unfold remaining piecrust. Cut 2 to 3 desired shapes from center, using a cookie cutter. Reserve cutouts. Place piecrust over filling; fold edges under, and crimp. Brush cutouts with water, and attach to top of pie. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 425° for 25 minutes; remove from oven, and dollop with remaining brown sugar mixture. Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 10 more minutes. Cool completely. Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.
Recipe by: Southern Living
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1039 by Suzy Wert <SuzyWert@aol.com> on Jan 23, 1998
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