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                             Maple Apple Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Apples                           Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking powder
     2/3  cup           Crisco shortening -- ---------apple f----
     3/4  cup           Maple syrup -- ----------nut m-----
   2      tablespoons   Maple syrup
   2      cups          Unbleached flour
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1      tablespoon    Maple syrup
   7      cups          Apples -- peeled and sliced
   2      tablespoons   Cornstarch
     1/2  cup           Chopped pecans
   1      teaspoon      Butter
   7      T             cold water Preheat oven -- (7 to 8)

flour,baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.Cut in Crisco shortening 
with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is uniform.Sprinkle water 
in,1 tbsp. at a time,until dough forms a ball.Divide dough into 2 equal 
parts. On lightly floured surface,roll bottom crust into circle 1/8" thick 
and 1/2" larger than and inverted 9" pie plate.Gently,ease crust into 
greased plate,being careful not to stretch dough.Trim edge even with 
plate.
For filling,microwave apple slices on high for 2 minutes.Stir; repeat 
procedure twice or until apples begin to soften.Set aside. In separate 
microwaving bowl,combine maple syrup and cornstarch. Microwave 2 
minutes;stir.Repeat procedure until mixture starts to thicken.Add the 
thickened mixture to apples.Toss lightly until apples are well coated;set 
aside to cool.Spoon cooled Apple filling into unbaked pastry shell. For 
nut filling,combine pecans,syrup and butter in microwaving bowl.Microwave 
on high 1 minute,stir and continue to microwave an additional minute on 
medium setting.Stir to break up mixture. Spread nut mixture on top of 
apple filling. On lightly floured surface,roll out top crust the same as 
bottom.Carefully,lift top crust onto filled pie;trim 1/2" beyond edge of 
pie plate.Fold top edge under crust.Crimp edges or flute as desired.Slit 
top crust with knife to allow steam to escape.Bake @ 375 degrees for 60 
minutes or until apples start to bubble.Brush top of pie with maple 
syrup;continue to bake and additional 5 minutes.





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