ALMOST APPLE PIE

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They will never believe that this pie isn't made from apples and they will be even more shocked when they find out what's in it. This is a perfect way to use up some surplus zucchini when they are in season!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
5-51/2 cups sliced zucchini, see below for preparation instructions
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Dash of salt
2 T flour
1 T lemon juice
2 dashes nutmeg
1 cup + 3 T sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 cup flour
1/8 tsp allspice (heaping) (we sub in more cinnamon here)

Steps:

  • Use medium zucchini, peel, slice in half lengthwise, remove seeds and then thinly slice. the slices should resemble apple slices.
  • Cook zucchini in a small amount of water for 10 minutes. Begin timing when the water begins to bubble. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Prepare pastry and place in a 9" pie dish.
  • Mix cream of tartar, salt, flour, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon with zucchini. Pour into pie shell.
  • Make topping by mixing all ingredients until crumbly. Spread over pie. Jan uses allspice, but we prefer just using more cinnamon instead. Make according to your family's tastes.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until done.

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