In our last move, I lost my second
pan so we improvised with this
shallow casserole dish.

Caramel Apple Pie

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 40 minsBake: 375°F 50 mins

ingredients

• 1 1/4
  cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4
  teaspoon salt
• 1/3
  cup shortening
• 4 - 5
  tablespoons cold water
• 1
  cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2
  cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2
  cup quick rolled oats
• 1/2
  cup butter or margarine
• 1/2
  cup sugar
• 3
  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1
  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8
  teaspoon salt
• 6
  cups thinly sliced peeled cooking apples
• 1/2
  cup chopped pecans
• 1/4
  cup caramel ice cream topping

directions

1.For the pastry, in a bowl stir together 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over part of the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until all dough is moistened. Prepare using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until flour mixture is moistened. Form dough into a ball; set aside.

2.For the crumb topping, stir together brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and oats. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter or margarine until the topping mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

3.On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer pastry to a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim; crimp edge as desired.

4.In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar, 3 tablespoons flour cinnamon, and salt. Add apple slices and gently toss until coated. Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture.

5.To prevent over browning, cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until top is golden. Remove from oven; sprinkle pie with pecans, then drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 8 servings.

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