Wakefield Country Inn Apple Pie
Ingredients for Pie Filling
6 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons Wakefield Winery Sweet Temptation wine (divided)
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions for Pie Filling
In a large saucepan, combine applies, ¾ cup Wakefield Winery Sweet Temptation wine, sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons wine; add to saucepan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute more or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Ingredients for Crust
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Directions for Crust
In a bowl combine flour and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time; stir with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place in plate and add cooled pie filling. Roll remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling and seal edges; cut vents in the top. If desired, decorate top of pie with pastry scraps cut into small apple shapes. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and apples are tender. Yield 6-8 servings.
