A unique apple pie recipe with a crunchy, sweet topping and old fashion filling. You may vary the amounts of oatmeal and pecans in the topping to your liking.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 8 Macintosh apples - peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine apples, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and allspice. Pour filling into pie shell.
In a medium bowl, combine oatmeal, brown sugar, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the butter and mix with fingers until crumbly. Spoon over the top of the apples. Sprinkle top with pecans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!