QUICK 'N LEAN GOLDEN APPLE PIE

FOR THE FILLING:
7 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
FOR THE CANOLA PASTRY:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan.

TO PREPARE THE FILLING:
In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, stirring to blend. Transfer apple mixture to prepared pie pan.

TO PREPARE THE CANOLA PASTRY:
In medium-size bowl, combine flour and salt. With fork, stir in canola oil until thoroughly blended. Add water, stirring until moistened. Form mixture into a ball and flatten slightly.

Roll pastry between two 12-inch squares of lightly floured waxed paper to make an 11-inch round. Cut round into 3/4-inch strips. On waxed paper, weave a lattice with strips of pastry; slide lattice on to apple filling to cover. Trim edges.

Bake pie 15 minutes.

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until pastry is golden and apples are tender.

Servings: 8
Source: Washington Apple Commission