"This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was able to compete at the state farm show. —Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
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WALNUT LAYER:
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3/4 cup ground walnuts
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 tablespoon 2% milk
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1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
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FILLING:
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6 cups sliced peeled tart apples (4-5 medium)
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons butter, cubed
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TOPPING:
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1 teaspoon 2% milk
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2 teaspoons sugar