Apple Pie

Ingredients (pie filling)

• 6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples
• 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons apple juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients (crust)

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

 Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice and add to saucepan. Return to boil, stirring constantly.
3. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to remove temperature, stirring occasionally.
5. Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
6. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball.
7. Divide ball in half, making one half slightly larger. On a lightly floured surface, roll our larger portion.
8. Line a 9 inch pan with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate, then add filling.
9. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Trim, seal, and flute edges. Cut slits on top.
10. Bake at 400ºF for 40-45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.

 

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 6-8