APPLE PIZZA PIE 
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. ice water
1/2 c. powdered non-dairy "cream"
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. butter
6 c. peeled apple slices (1/2" thick)
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Mix 1 1/4 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cheese. Sprinkle water over mixture gradually. Shape into ball. Roll pastry out on pizza pan or into 15 inch circle on floured surface; place on baking sheet and turn up edge.

Combine powdered nondairy cream, sugars, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and spices. Sprinkle half of this mixture over pastry. Cut in butter with remaining half until crumbly.

Arrange apple slices, overlapping them in circles on crust. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining crumbs. Bake in very hot oven (450 degrees) 30 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

 

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