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                          Crunchy Almond Apple Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Pillsbury Classic Cookbook #86, 33rd Bake-Off, p.84
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : All Ready                        Apples
                 Bobbie  Not Sent                 Desserts
                 Fruit                            Nuts
                 Pies & Tarts                     Pillsbury
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   15      ounce pkg.    Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crusts
    1      teaspoon      flour
    2      tablespoons   apricot preserves
                         Filling:
      3/4  cup           sugar
      1/3  cup           unsalted butter or margarine -- softened
    1                    egg
    1                    egg, separated -- reserving white
    1      tablespoon    flour
      3/4  cup           ground almonds
    1      teaspoon      raisins
    1      large         apple -- peeled, thin sliced
                         Topping:
                         Reserved egg white
    1                    egg white
      1/3  cup           sugar
    1      cup           sliced almonds
                         powdered sugar
 
 Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for
 filled one-crust pie, using 9 inch pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust
 for later use.) Spread preserves over bottom of pie crust-lined pan. IKn
 small bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add 1
 egg, egg yolk and 1 tablespoon flour; blend well. Stir in 3/4 cup ground
 almonds and raisins. Spread over preserves. Arrange apple slices over
 almond mixture.
 To prepare topping: In small bowl combine reserved egg white and egg white;
 beat until foamy. Add 1/3 cup sugar; beat just until soft peaks form. Fold
 in 1 cup sliced almonds; spread over apples.
 Bake at 350 F. for 50-60 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.
 Cool 15 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar. 
 Serves 8. 
 Per serving; 470 calories, 6 g protein, 51 g carbohydrate, 27 g fat, 90 mg
 cholesterol, 180 mg sodium
 Pillsbury Classic Cookbook #86, 33rd Bake-Off, p.84
 Submitted by Gabrielle Defesche, Shrevepork, LA
 MC formatting by bobbi744@acd.net ICQ#2099532
 
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