Recipe: Cuisinart Apple Streusel Pie (using oats, walnuts and raisins, food processor)

CUISINART APPLE STREUSEL PIE

1 recipe Pie Pastry, prepared, chilled and ready to roll (see recipe)
FOR THE STREUSEL:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not quick cooking)
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup walnut halves/pieces
FOR THE APPLE FILLING:
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

TO PREPARE THE PIE CRUST:
Dust the chilled dough lightly with flour and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 15-inch round, rolling from one edge to the opposite edge, rotating the dough as you go, and adding just enough flour to keep it from sticking to the counter or pin. Do not roll back and forth.

When it has been rolled to size, gently fold it in half, then in half again. Lift carefully and center in a 9-inch pie plate. Unfold, and let the pastry settle into the pan. Trim edges to an even 1/2-inch overhang. Brush rim of pastry with water and fold in; press and seal. Use fingers or fork to crimp decoratively. Reserve.

TO PREPARE THE STRUESEL:
Insert the metal blade. Pulse to break up the brown sugar, 4-5 times. Add 1/2 cup flour, oatmeal and sugar to work; pulse 5 times. Add cold butter pieces and nuts, pulse 15 one-second pulses. Transfer to a small bowl and work the mixture with fingers until it is large crumbs. Reserve.

TO PREPARE THE APPLE FILLING:
Insert the slicing disc. Add the lemon juice to the work bowl. Place the apple quarters in the feed tube. Use medium pressure to slice.

Transfer to a large bowl and toss the apples in the juice to coat. Add sugar, 1/4 cup flour, spices, and raisins or cranberries optional. Toss apples gently but thoroughly to combine.

TO ASSEMBLE AND BAKE:
Fill the prepared crust evenly with apple mixture, pressing apple mixture lightly to remove air pockets. Top evenly with streusel topping.

Place pie on rack in preheated 400 degree F oven (may place foil or baking sheet on rack underneath to catch drips). Bake until browned and bubbly, about 55 to 60 minutes. If crust or topping appears to brown too quickly, cover loosely with a sheet of foil. Let cool for at least 1 hour on a rack before serving.

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie
Source: Cuisinart Food Processor Manual, DLC-5 Series