RECIPE OF THE DAY! GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE APPLE PIE

Grandma's all American Homemade Apple Pie!!

What a yummy pie, and so very easy! I remember going to grandma's house and smelling the aroma of a apple pie baking, I could not wait until it was done. I would eat myself sick by wanting more and more. I've made this many times and it all ways come out perfect. What a yummy pie, and so very easy! If I could give this pie 10 stars I would.. It's by far the best apple pie you will have ever make! Usually the first piece is a mess and then the juices run all over the pie pan. Not with this pie! And everyone will loved it!!

Thanksgiving apple pie is a tradition in my house. The smell of baking apples with cinnamon and nutmeg fills the house, making every one's mouth water. Try this for your holiday table, your friends and family will love you even more. I have been using grandma's recipe for the past 25 years.

Grandma's Homemade Apple Pie strikes again. So Yummy!! ENJOY!!!!!


Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time:50 Min

Ready In:1 Hr 10 Min

Recipe Yield 8 servings


Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 cups thinly sliced pared apples

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 egg white

Additional sugar


Directions:

1.In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and spices; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss well to coat.

3. Line a 9-in. pie pan with half the pastry.

4. Place apple filling into crust; dot with butter.

5. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut a few slits in top to vent.

6. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over pastry.

7. Sprinkle sugar on top.

8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes.

9. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F and bake 10-15 minutes more or until golden.


Tips:

Just a note to those who have had problems with pie's being to runny...make sure you start your pie with room temperature apples. Also, you must let the pie cool before cutting to allow the juices to thicken.

Be sure to use Granny Smith apples since they work the best for baking."


385 calories per serving-slice