Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

A spiced, sugared and delicious apple filling is spooned into a frozen crust, topped with aluminum foil and baked. Mid-way through baking, a streusel top is sprinkled on and the pie continues to bake until the apples are tender and the streusel is golden brown.

• Calories: 441 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 5 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Fit pastry shell into pie pan and place in freezer.

Step 3

To Make Apple Filling: Place apples in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine 2 tablespoons flour, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix well, then add to apples. Toss until apples are evenly coated.

Step 4

Remove pie shell from freezer. Place apple mixture in pie shell and dot with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Lay a sheet of aluminum foil lightly on top of filling, but do not seal.

Step 5

While filling is baking, make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, oats, and lemon peel. Mix thoroughly, then cut in 1/2 cup butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Remove filling from oven and sprinkle streusel on top.

Step 6

Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until streusel is browned and apples are tender. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning.