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Golden Apple Pie

6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples (about 7 medium)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice, divided
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUST:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

In a large saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and
apple pie spice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine
cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring
constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. For crust,
combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add
water, 1 tablespoon at a time; tossing with a fork until dough can be formed into

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a ball. Divide in half, making one half slightly larger. On a lightly floured
surface, roll out larger portion. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry;
trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top
of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake
at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are
tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 6-8 servings.