CRUST
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie shells or Pastry for Two-Crust Pie recipe in Desserts, Cakes & Pies
FILLING
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice, if desired
6 cups (6 medium) thinly sliced, peeled apples
1. Prepare pie crust for two-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan.
2. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice and apples; mix well. Add lemon juice and apples; toss gently to mix. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust.
3. Bake at 425°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.
TIP:*Two 21-oz. cans apple pie filling can be substituted for filling.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/8 of Recipe * Calories: 370 * Calories from Fat: 130 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 14 g 22% * Saturated Fat: 6 g 30% * Cholesterol: 15 mg 5% * Sodium: 270 mg 11% * Total Carbohydrate: 59 g 20% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 30 g * Protein: 2 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 Fruit, 2 1/2 Fat or 4 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat
Variations
Caramel Pecan Apple Pie: Immediately after removing pie from oven, drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping. Sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped pecans.
Cheese Crust Apple Pie: Substitute Cheese Pastry (page 385) for crust.
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