MACAROON APPLE PIE

Macaroon Apple Pie image

I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago. It's become one of my favorite recipes. I like to serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large 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-in. pie plate; flute edges. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; pour into crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the first four topping ingredients. Stir in the 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.