Crunchy Almond Apple Pie

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Crunchy Almond Apple Pie

Recipe By : Pillsbury Classic Cookbook #86, 33rd Bake-Off, p.84
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Ready Apples
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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15 ounce pkg. Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crusts
1 teaspoon flour
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter or margarine -- softened
1 egg
1 egg, separated -- reserving white
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon raisins
1 large apple -- peeled, thin sliced
Topping:
Reserved egg white
1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup sliced almonds
powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for
filled one-crust pie, using 9 inch pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust
for later use.) Spread preserves over bottom of pie crust-lined pan. IKn
small bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add 1
egg, egg yolk and 1 tablespoon flour; blend well. Stir in 3/4 cup ground
almonds and raisins. Spread over preserves. Arrange apple slices over
almond mixture.
To prepare topping: In small bowl combine reserved egg white and egg white;
beat until foamy. Add 1/3 cup sugar; beat just until soft peaks form. Fold
in 1 cup sliced almonds; spread over apples.
Bake at 350 F. for 50-60 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.
Cool 15 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serves 8.
Per serving; 470 calories, 6 g protein, 51 g carbohydrate, 27 g fat, 90 mg
cholesterol, 180 mg sodium
Pillsbury Classic Cookbook #86, 33rd Bake-Off, p.84
Submitted by Gabrielle Defesche, Shrevepork, LA
MC formatting by bobbi744@acd.net ICQ#2099532

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