Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Ingredients for Pie filling
  • 3 apples
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Ingredients for Crumble
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Method

  • For crust, mix together the flour, sugar and salt.
  • Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse pieces.
  • Add in yolk and water.
  • Mix gently until dough is combined.
  • Roll out the pastry to 1/8" thick. Add flour if it's too sticky.
  • Gently lay in pie plate and trim edges to fit. Use fingers to create a neat edge for the pie shell.
  • For the apple filling, peel, core, and slice apples.
  • Pour lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning.
  • Add sugar and cinnamon to apples, mix well.
  • Arrange apple mixture in pie shell and set aside.
  • For the crumble, mix all ingredients in a bowl with a fork.
  • Gently spread over pie, pressing down only slightly.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon on top of pie.
  • Bake pie at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.