This is two great pies in one, chock-full
of holiday flavor and flair.
Mince Apple Pie
- Pastry for two-crust 9-inch pie
1 cup prepared mincemeat
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups Gala or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line
bottom of 9-inch pie pan with half the pastry. Combine mincemeat
and orange zest; spread in bottom of pastry-lined pie pan.
- In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar,
the walnuts, and flour; add apples and toss. Spread apple mixture
over mincemeat layer. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover filling
with remaining pastry; seal and flute edges. Brush top crust
lightly with water and sprinkle with sugar. Cut several vents
in top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples
are tender. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Per Serving: Protein: 4g; Fat: 16g; Carbohydrate:
51g; Fiber: 2g; Sodium: 352mg; Cholesterol: 0; Calories: 408.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Washington Apple Commission.
