Apple Walnut Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup ground walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons beaten eggs
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons butter, softened (divided)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
5 cups tart apples, sliced and peeled (about 6 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
additional milk (optional)

Preparation

In bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar, egg, milk 1 T butter, vanilla and 1/4 t lemon juice.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate.
Spread nut mixture over crust.
In large bowl, toss apples with remaining lemon juice.
Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; toss with apples.
Spoon over the nut mixture; dot with remaining butter.
Roll out remaining pastry; make lattice crust, if desired.
Trim, seal and flute edges.
Brush top with additional milk, if desired.
Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.