Dutch Apple Pie

Add some pecans to the topping to make this even better.  A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and you'll be doing a happy dance.

DUTCH APPLE PIE

(serves 8)

Pie Filling Ingredients:

*1 uncooked pie crust (homemade or store bought refrigerated)

*6 granny smith apples

*3 red delicious apples 

*lemon zest from 1 lemon (optional)

*1/3 cup granulated sugar

*3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

*2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

*1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Crumb Topping Ingredients:

*1 cup all-purpose flour

*1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

*1/2 cup butter, softened 

Pie Directions:

~Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

~Peel, core, and slice 6 Granny Smith and 3 red delicious apples 1/8-1/2 inch thickness.

~In a medium bowl, toss apple slices, lemon zest from 1 lemon, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 3 tablespoons flour.

~Line pie tin with pie crust.

~Fill pie curst with filling.

Crumb Topping Directions:

~In a medium bowl, cut with fork 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 softened butter.

~Top pie with crumb mixture and gently pat down.

~Bake for 15 minuttes.

~Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 55-60 minutes.  

~Remove from heat and allow to cool.