Lattice apple pie

Description

A lattice top crust will give that fancy touch to ther dessert so you can use this recipe for a special time.

Ingredients

8 c apple (peeled and sliced, cooking apples)
2 T flour (all purpose)
1 c sugar
1 t cinnamon (ground)
1⁄2 t nutmeg (ground)
1 pn salt
2 t lemon juice (freshly sqeezed)
2 T butter
1 egg yolk
1 T water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl combine apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Place mixture into pie crust.
  3. On a lightly floured surface roll remaining pastry dough and cut into strips. Place strips on top of apple pie making a crisscross pattern.
  4. Mix the egg yolk and water in a small bowl and lightly brush the top of the pie.
  5. Bake for approximately 45 minutes.
  6. Serve warm topped with custard or whipped cream.

Notes

Cooking apples are less swee and this recipe comes out better whith apples that have a some zest, let them be cooking or table apples. Try different varieties such as Granny Smith or other tart apples. This recipe will serve 6 to 8 people.

Yield
6 servings
Preparation time
15
Cooking time
45
Total time
1 hour