Easy Apple Pie

Sunday, September 4, 2011 10:13 PM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (1 1/2 medium)
1/4cup packed brown sugar
2tablespoons water
1teaspoon lemon juice
1tablespoon all-purpose flour
1tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4teaspoon salt
1tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2teaspoon vanilla1box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts
1egg.


DIRECTIONS
1 In 2-quart saucepan, mix apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the water and the lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender. 2 In small bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and salt. Gradually stir into apple mixture, cooking and stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 15 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Let pie crust pouch stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 4 Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll crust on ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon cooled fruit mixture evenly onto half of crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. 5 In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over edge of crust. Fold untopped half of crust over apple mixture; firmly press edge to seal. Flute edge; cut small slits in several places in top crust. Brush top with remaining egg mixture. 6 Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or cool. .Tart apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh, make flavorful pies. Braeburn or Gala apples provide good texture and a slightly sweeter flavor..