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Perfect Apple Pie

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

8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min.

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

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Perfect Apple Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.