Apple Crumb Pie

Tired of boring crumb pies? Wow them with this one at your next family picnic. This is a family favorite and is even requested for birthdays instead of cake.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 lbs  of johnathan apples
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄4 cup pecans
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons  caramel topping, your choice
• 1 (9 inch)  pie crusts

Directions

1. Peel, core and slice apples. (You should have about 6 cups.)
2. Mix together the next 3 ingredients and toss in with the apples.
3. Place into prepared pastry.
4. In a separate bowl, mix remaining flour and brown sugar well.
5. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Stir in nuts.
7. Sprinkle over apples.
8. Bake at 375°F for 35-45 minutes. Crust will be lightly brown.
9. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.
10. Drizzle caramel topping over the top and cool completely.
11. Serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream or whip cream. Yum!