MACAROON APPLE PIE

Macaroon Apple Pie image

Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Categories Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c crisco....i usually use buttered flavored
2-3 Tbsp butter
FILLING
4 c sliced peeled apples
1/2 c sugar
1/4-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
TOPPING
1/2 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
2 Tbsp butter or margarine..melted
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c coconut

Steps:

1. In a bowl,combine flour and salt;cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water,tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit a 9 inch pie plate. flute edges.
2. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon;pour into crust. Bake in a preheated oven 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine the 1st 4 topping ingredients in a bowl. Stir in egg,butter and vanilla until smooth. Add coconut. Spoon over hot apples, carefully spreading to cover. Bake 30 minutes longer or until apples are tender.