Apple Butterscotch Crumb Pie |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This cute little pie has a nice butterscotch flavor without being too sweet. It's a satisfying meal-ender for any season. Ingredients:
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons shortening |
4 teaspoons water |
filling: |
1 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apples |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
topping: |
1/2 cup butterscotch chips |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Shape into two balls; roll into two 6-1/2-in. circles. Transfer to two 5-in. pie plates. Trim pastry 1/2 in. beyond edge; flute edges. Set aside.
3. Place apples in a small bowl; sprinkle with the lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Toss to combine. Spoon into pastry shell. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
4. For topping, melt butterscotch chips and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in flour with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over top of apple mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Yield: 2 servings.
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