Recipe: Crazy Crust Apple Pie (1960's)

CRAZY CRUST APPLE PIE

"Hi, I wonder how many remember the old "crazy crust" pie recipes which came out in the 60's. I just came across one in the old family recipes. My mother used to make this quite often. Thought I'd share this old memory with the rest of you, as well as a few others." - Gloria B.

1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup shortening
1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Combine first seven ingredients. Blend well, then beat for two minutes at medium speed of mixer. Pour into a (9-inch) pie pan.

Combine the pie filling, 3/4 cup water, lemon juice and cinnamon and pour into center of batter. Do not stir.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 45-50 minutes.

Source:: Gloria Bobbie, SUNY at Plattsburgh, New York, USA