Lattice apple pie

A lattice top crust will give that fancy touch to ther dessert so you can use this recipe for a special time.

Ingredients

8 c apple (peeled and sliced, cooking apples)
2 T flour (all purpose)
1 c sugar
1 t cinnamon (ground)
1⁄2 t nutmeg (ground)
1 pn salt
2 t lemon juice (freshly sqeezed)
2 T butter
1 egg yolk
1 T water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).

In a large bowl combine apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Place mixture into pie crust.

On a lightly floured surface roll remaining pastry dough and cut into strips. Place strips on top of apple pie making a crisscross pattern.

Mix the egg yolk and water in a small bowl and lightly brush the top of the pie.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes.

Serve warm topped with custard or whipped cream.

Total time
1 hour
Cooking time
45
Preparation time
15
Yield
6 servings

Notes

Cooking apples are less sweet and this recipe comes out better with apples that have a some zest, let them be cooking or table apples. Try different varieties such as Granny Smith or other tart apples. This recipe will serve 6 to 8 people.

Source

North American cuisine

moderate, bake
cakes & pies, dessert, fruit
American food recipes
Food in U.S.A.