Recipe: Apple Streusel Pie

APPLE STREUSEL PIE

FOR THE TOPPING:
1/4-1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. rolled oats (not quick or instant types)
3 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. soft margarine
FOR THE FILLING:
5 cups peeled apples, thinly-sliced
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 unbaked (9-inch) pie shell

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Prepare topping by combining brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon in a bowl. With a fork and knife, cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly; set aside.

To prevent apple slices from darkening, toss with lemon juice as soon as they are cut.

Combine sugar with lemon rind, flour and spices. Sprinkle over apples and stir until apples are well coated. Spoon apple filling into prepared pie shell. Sprinkle topping over filling.

Bake about 60 minutes or until top is golden and apples are tender. Remove and cool on wire rack.

Pie may be eaten while still warm or stored in refrigerator until ready to serve. Bring chilled pie to room temperature before serving.

Makes 8 servings, each containing about 211 calories and 7 grams of fat
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