Instructions: Prepare crust first by mixing salt into the fresh pastry flour, then adding oil until flour begins to bead. Sprinkle barley malt over this mixture, slightly mix, and add enough water to make a thick ball of dough. Quickly roll out between two sheets of wax paper or on a board used for pie crusts.

Cut into a circle which is about 9-inches wide and place into lightly oiled glass or stainless steel pie pan. Pierce the bottom of the pie crust and sides lightly with a fork so the crust will not puff up and let the liquid from the pie filling go under it.

Meanwhile, combine apples, 1/3 cup of apple juice and raisins and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in cinnamon and lemon juice.

Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine kuzu and remaining 1 cup of apple juice, stir until dissolved, and bring to a boil. Simmer about 1 minute or until transparent and thickened. Spoon apples into crust and pour glaze over. Bake for about 40 minutes. ]]

NOTES : Pies originated in England as meat pies. In the American colonies, apples and other fruit replaced beef and mince meat as the main filling.

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