APPLE CRUMB DEEP DISH PIE

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When I make apple pie, this is the recipe that I usually use, it always turns out great ---prep time does not include preparing the pastry.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large pastry pie crust (to fit bottom of a 9 or 10-inch deep dish pie plate)
7 -8 large baking apples (Granny Smith is best!)
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 nutmeg
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • Line the bottom of a deep dish pie plate with pastry, flute edges.
  • Peel and slice apples thinly and place in a bowl.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the sliced apples; toss to coat with the juice.
  • Then mix in the 3 tablespoons sour cream, mix well; set aside.
  • Prepare the crumb topping.
  • To make the crumb topping: in a small bowl mix the flour and sugar together; cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  • In another small bowl, mix the 1-1/2 tablespoon flour, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Pour the flour mixture over the apples; toss well to coat.
  • Spoon the apple mixture into prepared pie shell.
  • Drizzle with the 3 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
  • Place the pie on a foil-lined cookie sheet (too catch any spills).
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack position at 375 degrees for approximately 1 hour, or until the filling is bubbly and apples feel soft.
  • **Note** if you find that the topping is browning too much, cover lightly with foil.

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