1 ea Pie crust, single crust 1/4 t Almond extract
3/4 c Sugar 2 c Apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 c Corn starch 1 c Almonds, toasted and sliced
3 ea Eggs 1 ea Apple, peeled & sliced thin
1/2 c Butter or margarine, melted 2 T Almonds, toasted and sliced
1/2 c Corn syrup, light or dark
= GARNISH
~- Prepare pie crust for filled
one-crust pie using 9-inch pan. Flute edge. Heat oven to 375F.
Reserve 2 T sugar. In medium bowl, combine remaining sugar and corn
starch.
Add eggs, beating well to combine. Stir in butter, corn syrup and
almond extract. Mix in apples and almonds. Pour into pie crust-lined
pan. If desired, garnish with apple slices overlapped in a circle
around edge of pie. Sprinkle center with almonds. Sprinkle reserved
sugar over top. Bake at 375F for 50 minutes or until center of pie is
set. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in refrigerator.
Yields
8 servings