With
or without a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a piece of this pie is
a memorable indulgence.
- 1 recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (see below)1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt6 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup caramel ice-cream topping
1. Prepare Pastry for Single-Crust Pie. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer pastry to a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim; crimp edge as desired.2. For Crumb Topping, stir together brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and the oats. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter or margarine until the topping mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.3. In a large mixing bowl stir together the granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, the cinnamon, and salt. Add apple slices and gently toss until coated. Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Sprinkle Crumb Topping over apple mixture.4. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until top is golden. Remove from oven; sprinkle pie with pecans, then drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 8 servings.
Pastry for Single-Crust Pie: In a bowl stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/3 cup shortening until pieces are pea-size. Using 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water total, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water at a time over the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until all of the dough is moistened. Form dough into a ball.
Nutrition
facts per serving: 554 calories, 25 g total fat, 10 g saturated
fat, 31 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 3
g fiber, 5 g protein, 11% vitamin A, 6% vitamin C, 3% calcium,
15% iron.
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