apple pie with fresh apples and crunchy oat and pecan streusel topping. A fresh apple pie shell.
material:
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced apples, a combination of variations
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
A deep-dish pie shell, not roasted, 9-inch
.
topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped pecans
preparation:
Stir in apple slices with lemon juice to coat well. Then add 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter, flour and spices and stir until mixture is well blended.
In a food processor, combine topping ingredients, pulse until mixture is crumbly. can also use a pastry blender or fork to cut the mixture together.
Pour apple mixture into prepared pie shell. Sprinkle topping mixture evenly over the apples.
Place in a preheated oven at 375 °. Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes until apples soft and browned topping. after about 30 to 35 minutes to make sure the crust is not brown. Use a pie shield or ring of foil to protect the crust edges if necessary.
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