APPLE PIE '63

Apple Pie '63 image

Provided by Laura Mattingly

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

28 caramels, unwrapped
1/2 c half and half
CRUST:
2 1/2 c unbleached white flour
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1/4 c oil
1/4 c water
1 egg, beaten
APPLE FILLING:
6 c sliced, peeled apples (about 6)
1 c sugar
1/3 c flour
1-2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp lemon juice
TOPPING:
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/3 c sugar
1 egg
1/3 c chopped nuts

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375*
2. Heat all caramel sauce ingredients till caramels are melted. Keep warm.
3. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter till coarse crumbs. Add oil, water and egg; mix well. Press into 15x10x1 baking pan.
4. Combine all apple ingredients, toss lightly. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over apples.
5. Combine all topping ingredients into bowl; except nuts. Beat till smooth. Spoon over apples, spreading a little. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 375* for 35-45 minutes or till light golden brown.