Dessert: Apple Pie

Dessert: Apple Pie

There’s nothing like warm apple pie to cap off a meal with the family. Below is an easy-to-prepare version of the dessert that’s perfect for busy moms.

You will need the following for the crust and topping:
•    2 cups all-purpose flour
•    1 cup brown sugar, packed
•    ¾ cup butter, melted
•    ½ cup quick-cook oats

For the filling:
•    2/3 cup granulated sugar
•    3 tablespoons cornstarch
•    1 ¼ cups water
•    4 medium sized apples, cored, peeled and diced
•    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1.    To make the crust and topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, and oats in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Set aside about 1 cup of the mixture to use as topping.
2.    Put the rest of the mixture in a 9-inch pie plate.  Press the mixture down firmly onto the pie plate.
3.    To make the filling, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a pan.  Stir constantly until the mixture becomes smooth.  Bring to a boil.  Stir for a minute or so or until the mixture thickens.
4.    Remove from the heat.  Mix in the apples and vanilla extract.
5.    Pour on top of the crust.  Top with the 1-cup crumb mixture.
6.    Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
7.    Serve as is or topped with vanilla ice cream.

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