Name: Silver Palate Sour Cream Apple Pie
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons cold shortening; 4 to 6 tablespoons apple juice; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 5 or 6 tart apples, peeled and sliced; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Silver Palate Sour Cream Apple Pie was the most popular apple pie at The Silver Palate, the gourmet take-out shop that Julee Rosso and I opened in New York City in 1977. This pie will win raves in your home too!

When chopping the walnuts, make sure they're not too fine.

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