Crunchy Almond Apple Pie

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Crunchy Almond Apple Pie

Heat oven to 180ºC . Prepare pie crust according to package directions for filled one-crust pie, using 23 cm pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust for later use.) Spread preserves over bottom of pie crust-lined pan. IKn small bowl, beat 0.75 cup sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, egg yolk and 1 tablespoon flour; blend well. Stir in 0.75 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 one third cup sugar; beat just until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 cup sliced almonds; spread over apples. Bake at 180ºC . 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