Macaroon Apple Pie

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

Pie Shell

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Filling

• 4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit a 9 inch pie plate; flute edges.
2. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; pour into crust.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine the first four topping ingredients in a bowl. Stir in egg, butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add coconut. Spoon over hot apples, carefully spreading to cover.
5. Bake 30 minutes longer or until apples are tender.