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Granny's Apple Pie

Source of Recipe

GRANNY


List of Ingredients

Granny's Apple Pie

6 cups baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick. (2-1/2 pound)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup shredded extra-sharp or sharp cheddar cheese
3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water
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1 tbsp. margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp. milk


Recipe


Butter a 9X1-1/2 inch round baking pan, set aside. In a mixing bowl combine apples, sugars, cinn. and tapioca. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Let stand at room temperature for 30 min.
In a med. mixing bowl stir together flour and a dash of salt. Using a pastry blender cut in shortening until pea sized. Stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the miture, gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon water at a time, until dough is formed. Roll dough to a 10 inch circle.
Pour apple mixture into prepared baking pan, dot with butter. Lay crust over top, press crust to sides of pan. Brush with milk and cut 3 parallel slits in top of crust to vent.
Bake 325 degrees 1 hour to 1-1/4 hour until top is golden in color. Cool 1 hour. To serve invert onto 12 inch plate, loosen edges. Cut into wedges and serve warm with Cinnamon Whipped Cream: In small chilled bowl combine 1 c. whipping cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Beat with chilled beaters of electric mixer on med. speed until soft peaks form.