I Can't Believe its made from Dried Apples Pie

I heart pie. All kinds of pie. I also love that I can make a yummy apple pie from dried apple slices. Mine come from the Lindon Cannery in Utah, but any dehydrated apples will do. Although I really like to eat plain old unsweetened apple chips, it is really satisfying to make what seems dry and boring into a moist and delectable dessert. The tapioca creates a nice texture, not runny at all. The original recipe used flour as a thickener and did not contain vanilla. This is a good way to ease your family into eating through and rotating those hundred cans of food storage you've got coming out of the wazoo.

I Can't Believe its made from Dried Apples Pie

3 c dried apple slices

1 1/2 c hot water

3/4 c sugar

1 T instant tapioca powder

1 t cinnamon

1/8 t nutmeg

1/2 t vanilla

1 t lemon juice

pastry for 2 crust 9" pie

butter

Put apple slices in a bowl and cover with hot water. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and let soak for 1 hour. Do not drain liquid. Add sugar, instant tapioca powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well. Fill bottom crust with mixture and dot with little blobs of butter. Put on top crust and seal edges. Make a steam vent in the center of top crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 F for 40-50 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (the kind with the black specks).