Carol L. Cain
Amish Apple Pie
This isn't the traditional apple pie, however, it is VERY good. It is always gone in minutes at potlucks or where ever. Streusel 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tbls flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp grated nutmeg Speck of salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cold 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 4 large apples, McIntosh or Granny Smith (4 cups) 1 unbaked 10 inch pie shell 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tbls flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream 1 tsp vanilla extract In a food processor bowl, mix the first 6 streusel ingredients. Add the butter and process until the mixture is crumbly; it should still have a dry look to it -- don't over process. Add the nuts then set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel, core and thinly slice apples; there should be 4 cups. Place apples in the pie shell. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Beat the egg in a medium bowl, and add the cream and vanilla. Add the sugar mixture to the egg mixture and blend. Pour over the apples. Bake for 1 hour in the lower one-third of the oven. After 20 minutes, sprinkle streusel over the top and continue baking approximately 40 minutes longer, or until the top puffs and is golden brown. Serves 10-12 Enjoy. Jan Moore jemoor1@pacbell.com