Title: Apple Pie With New Mexico Chile
Categories: Fruits, Pies
Yield: 8 Servings
1 1/2 lb Baking apples (6 c);
- peeled sliced
3/4 c Water
3/4 c Granulated sugar
2 tb Butter
1 ts Red New Mexico chile;
- up to 2 ts, ground
1 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
Double pie crust (9")
In a large pot combine apples, water, sugar, butter, chili powder,
cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are slightly tender
and juice thickens. Pour into bowl and cool 5 minutes. Pour into
unbaked pie crust; cover with top crust and cut vents, or make
lettice top with strips of crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in
preheated 375°F oven 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool
and serve.
Recipe FROM: Modern Maturity Magazine, Jan/Feb 1995
