Sugar-Kissed Apple Pie

Name: Sugar-Kissed Apple Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening; 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Dash salt; 6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (6 medium); 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, if desired; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon sugar

45 Minutes Prep2 Hours 20 Minutes Total
8 Servings
410 Calories per Serving

Oh my, apple pie! Here's a version that's been specially topped with sparkling sugar.

Ingredient List

Pastry

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
4 to 6 tablespoons cold water

Filling

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (6 medium)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, if desired

Topping

1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
Gather pastry into a ball. Divide pastry in half; shape each half into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened rounds of pastry in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until firm and cold, yet pliable.
On lightly floured surface, roll 1 round of pastry into circle 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate, using floured rolling pin. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg and dash of salt. Stir in apples. Spoon into pastry-lined pie plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over apples. Trim overhanging edge of bottom pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate.
Roll other round of pastry. Fold pastry into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape; place over filling and unfold. Trim overhanging edge of top pastry 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute. Brush top crust with 1 tablespoon water; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning; remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours.

Tips

Top off this traditional favorite with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.
Jump-start your pie baking by using Betty Crocker® pie crust mix. Just add water and stir; the dough is ready in 5 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 8

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 410

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	5g	26%
Trans Fat	3&½g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	310mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate	52g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2g	9%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value not available
Sugars	23g	% Value not available
Protein	4g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	0%
Vitamin E	Value not available	0%
Calcium	Value not available	0%
Iron	Value not available	10%
Potassium	115mg	3%
Thiamin	Value not available	20%
Riboflavin	Value not available	10%
Niacin	Value not available	10%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	2%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	2%
Phosphorus	Value not available	4%
Magnesium	Value not available	2%
Zinc	Value not available	0%
Manganese	Value not available	15%
Selenium	Value not available	15%
Copper	Value not available	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.