Pecan-Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   While preparing crust, mix 1/2 cup of the pecans into the dough.
2. 2
   Separate the egg and beat the white with 1 tablespoon of water.
3. 3
   Brush this glaze onto the two pie crusts, then refrigerate them until ready to fill.
4. 4
   Peel and slice apples thin and place them in a bowl with the brown sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and the remaining pecans less one tablespoon.
5. 5
   Put all into bottom pie shell and brush edges with egg glaze.
6. 6
   Dot with margarine, then place top crust on pie and brush it with the glaze and sprinkle with pecans.
7. 7
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 425°, then reduce oven temperature to 350° and bake until golden brown (about 40 minutes).