Frosted Apple Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Mix package1
 Granulated Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1/8 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Apples7 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Butter or Margarine- 2 tablespoons, cut in pieces
 Egg Yolk- 1no., slightly beaten
 Water1 Tablespoon
 Confectioner’s sugar1 Cup (16 tbs) (Frosting)
 Light Com Syrup- 1 tablespoon
 Water1 Tablespoon (Frosting)
 Vanilla extract1/2 Teaspoon (Frosting)
 Walnuts1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Frosting)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 425F.
2) In a bowl, make the piecrust mix as instructed on package label.
3) Make a ball of piecrust mix, divide in two and shape each part into a ball.
4) With palm of your hand fatten each dough ball.
5) Lightly flour the working board or pastry cloth with flour.
6) Roll 1 dough ball over the floured surface into 12-inch round.
7) Line a 9-inch pie plate, with the rolled dough , refrigerate until chilled.

MAKING
8) Preheat the oven to 425F.
9) In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
10) In another bowl, stir the apple with the lemon juice.
11) Mix the sugar mixture with the apples and toss lightly to mix.
12) Roll the remaining pastry into 12-inch round and fold in quarters.
13) Make slits in the rolled dough for steam vents.
14) Transfer the apple mixture into lined pie plate, mounding high in center.
15) Mark the apples with butter.
16) Trim the dough hanging over edge of pastry so it measures 1/2 inch from rim of pie plate.
17) Gently place the folded pastry so that point is at the center of filling, and unfold.
18) Trim the dough hanging over edge of pastry so it measures 1 inch from all round.
19) Using scissors, trim overhanging edge of pastry (for top crust) so it measures 1 inch from edge all around.
20) Gently press the edges together to seal, (moisten the edges if required) so juices won't run out. Press upright to form a standing rim. Crimp edge.

FINALIZING
21) In a cup, beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water.
22) Lightly apply the yolk mixture over the surface of the pastry, with a pastry brush.
23) Bake in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until apple is tender and crust gets golden in colour.
24) Take the pan out of the oven and place on rack to cool 30 minutes.
FROSTING-
25) In a bowl, blend together confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon water and the vanilla and stir until smooth.

SERVING
26) Smear the frosting over pie and dredge with nuts and serve.
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