FAVORITE DUTCH APPLE PIE

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

3/4 cup butter, melted

Filling:

2/3 cup sugar

3 tbsp cornstarch

1 1/4 cups cold water

4 cups peeled chopped tart apples (about 2 large)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Ice Cream, optional for serving

Caramel Sundae Syrup, optional for serving

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Mix flour, brown sugar, oats and butter together, reserve 3/4 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.

In a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth then bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in apples and vanilla. Pour into the crust. Crumble the topping over the top of the filling.

Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning, if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with the ice cream and/or caramel.

Yield: 8 servings

recipe and photo TOH 2025