APPLE BUTTERSCOTCH CRUMB PIE

Apple Butterscotch Crumb Pie image

This cute little pie has a nice butterscotch flavor without being too sweet. It's a satisfying meal-ender for any season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
4 teaspoons water
FILLING:
1 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Shape into two balls; roll into two 6-1/2-in. circles. Transfer to two 5-in. pie plates. Trim pastry 1/2 in. beyond edge; flute edges. Set aside., Place apples in a small bowl; sprinkle with the lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Toss to combine. Spoon into pastry shell. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven., For topping, melt butterscotch chips and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in flour with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of apple mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791 calories, Fat 42g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.