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Perfect Apple Pie Recipe

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Says Judy Oudekerk of St. Michael, Minnesota, "This is one of the best apple pies I've ever tasted."

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Perfect Apple Pie Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 55 80

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
7 to 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll half of dough into 10-in. circle. Place into a 9-in. pie pan.
In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to apples and toss. Pour into crust; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut slits in top. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 479 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Perfect Apple Pie in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p17

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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by jberdahl

This is the best the easiest and the tastiest..I've tried others and keep coming back to this one..

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by countrybuttercup

I have used this recipe for years! There is NO need to even try any other. The pastry is so easy and really perfect and the filling is LOTS! So maybe use a deeper pie plate..enjoy!

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2010 by amclean820

Absolutely perfect! Yesterday I made my very first apple pie EVER and this is the recipe I used. It was delicious and my husband wants to know when I'm making it again! Thanks for this easy and yummy recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by lssrls@yahoo.com

This is delicious !!!