GOLDEN APPLE PIE

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Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. -Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice, divided
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUST:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine apples, 3/4 cup apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and apple pie spice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and remaining apple juice; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. , For crust, combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide in 2 portions, making 1 piece slightly larger. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.