Deep-dish apple pie

Deep-dish apple pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/4 c
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
• cold water - 2 3
• all-purpose flour - 1/2 c
• margarine - 3 Tbsp
• ground cinnamon - 1 tsp
• dash of ground nutmeg - 1 item
• whole wheat flour - 1/4 c
• thinly sliced, peeled apples 2 lb - 6 c
• skim milk as needed - 1 item

How to make deep-dish apple pie:

Combine sugar and cinnamon, reserving 1 teaspoon of mixture. Add cornstarch and salt to remaining sugar mixture. Put apples in a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish and sprinkle cornstarch mixture evenly over apples.

Crust: Stir together flours and nutmeg and cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over mixture and gently toss with fork; repeat until moistened and forms into a ball. Roll out on a floured surface to a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Cut decorative vents and place on top of apples. Flute edges to sides of dish but not over the edge. Brush with milk and sprinkle with reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 157 Calories, 5 g. Fat, 0 mg. Cholesterol and 84 mg. Sodium.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.