Macaroon Apple Pie Recipe

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I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago. It's become one of my favorite recipes. I like to serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Macaroon Apple Pie Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake:50 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 50 65

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; pour into crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the first four topping ingredients. Stir in the egg, butter and vanilla until smooth. Add coconut. Spoon over hot apples, carefully spreading to cover. Bake 30 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 402 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Macaroon Apple Pie in Country August/September 1998, p49