Apple Pie

By MarieR

These pies are great year round, but the best time to make them is when the apples are in season in the autumn. It's a quick and easy dessert that is always a hit. The crumb crust topping is wonderful.

Ingredients

• • 8 or 9 inch pie crust, premade
• Filling
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Dash of salt
• 5-6 cups thinly sliced firm, tart apples (Granny Smiths work well, so do Staymen)
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• Topping
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
Peel and core the apples, then cut into thin slices. In a bowl, sift together the sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt, then stir this mixture into the apples until they are thoroughly coated. Add to shell, then in another bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar, then cut in the butter. The mix should be crumbly, and the butter still in small chunks. Add these to the top, then bake uncovered in a 425°F oven for 30-45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and a butter knife slips into the top easily.