GHEE'S OLD FASHIONED APPLE PIE

Ghee's Old Fashioned Apple Pie image

Provided by Patti Smith

Categories Pies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 deep dish pie crust, baked (to save time, use frozen pie crust)
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 c plain flour
1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
4 Tbsp melted margarine
1 egg, white only
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp corn starch
1 tsp cinnamon
3 lb gala apples
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

1. Prick bottom and sides of crust with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Immediately brush the bottom and sides of the hot crust with a light coating of egg white. Reset oven to 425 degrees.
2. While crust is baking, mix pecans, flour, and brown sugar in a bowl. Work in butter with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon. Toss in apples and lemon juice. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Spoon filling into crust. Sprinkle pecan topping over the filling. Bake pie 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden. Cool on wire rack.