Categories: Pies, Desserts 
      Yield: 8 servings 
  
      1 ea Pie crust, single crust           1/4 ts Almond extract 
    3/4 c  Sugar                               2 c  Apples, peeled and chopped 
    1/4 c  Corn starch                         1 c  Almonds, toasted and sliced 
      3 ea Eggs                                1 ea Apple, peeled & sliced thin 
    1/2 c  Butter or margarine, melted         2 tb Almonds, toasted and sliced 
    1/2 c  Corn syrup, light or dark       
  
  =------------------------------- GARNISH ---------------------------------  
  Prepare pie crust for filled one-crust pie using 9-inch pan.  Flute edge.   
  Heat oven to 375F.  Reserve 2 T sugar.  In medium bowl, combine remaining   
  sugar and corn starch.  Add eggs, beating well to combine.  Stir in    
  butter, corn syrup and almond extract.  Mix in apples and almonds.  Pour    
  into pie crust-lined pan.  If desired, garnish with apple slices    
  overlapped in a circle around edge of pie.  Sprinkle center with almonds.   
  Sprinkle reserved sugar over top.  Bake at 375F for 50 minutes or until    
  center of pie is set.  Cool completely on wire rack.  Store in    
  refrigerator.