Crowd-wowing Flat Apple Pie! Recipe
"In my all time top FAVS of pie recipes, this pastry is like a Texas-size turnover! Baked in a jelly roll pan, it’s a cinch to transport to meetings or parties, and even easier to serve. Be forewarned that there are some extra steps to this colossal pie, but don't special occasions merit them? A great addition to holiday dessert spreads, this pie is good old American apple pie kicked up a notch or two. Use a cooking apple like Granny Smith or your other favorite baker apples...."
INGREDIENTS
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FILLING:
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9 large baking apples pared, cored and sliced (about 12 cups)
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1 ½ cups sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
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½ teaspoon cloves
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½ teaspoon mace (optional)
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3 tablespoons flour
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on tartness of apples)
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2/3 cup golden raisins
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½ cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup firm butter
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PASTRY: *
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1 cup shortening
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3 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus additional for rolling out
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 egg yolk
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½ cup milk
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(* You can sub a 20-ounce box of pie crust mix such as Krusteaz in place of shortening, flour and salt, then use the egg yolk and about 2/3 cup milk for the liquid)
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TOPPING:
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1 egg white beaten stiff
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
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GLAZE:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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