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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (178g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 436
Calories from Fat 140		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 15.6g	24%
	Saturated Fat 2.7g	13%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 178mg		7%
Potassium 144mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 72.3g		24%
	Dietary Fiber 3.3g	13%
	Sugars 42.9g
Protein 3.9g		7%
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Almost Apple Pie

Recipe #99570 | 50 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Gerry
Sep 9, 2004

While this recipe is good any time it is the first one requested when the fall apples ripen. It was passed to me by a family member. The recipe calls for an 8x8 deep baking pan. Family member uses a corning ware casserole dish for the baking which makes for a lovely dessert. I often bake it in a pie plate and when cool slice and serve as you would pie. Using white sugar in the crumb crust has it so tasting like pastry. Quick and easy to make. NOTE - recently found this recipe from an old family cookbook is called aunties 'Old Fashioned Crumb Cake' and calls for baking in a 425 oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until brown and crisp. Just made it and found baked at the higher temperature it very like an apple crisp - an absolutely delicious version of Almost Apple Pie and another great apple dessert to serve family and friends. Ovens vary - I used a slightly lower oven temp.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Crumbs

1/2 cup softened margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Filling

5 cups sliced apples
1/2 cup white sugar (more if desired, we go with the 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste

Directions

1
Whisk the crumb mixture together and pat half the crumb mix into an 8x8 baking pan.
2
Slice apples into a large bowl, add the dry ingredients, mix gently and place filling over the crumb base.
3
Put the remaining crumbs over the apples and pat in place.
4
Bake in a 350 oven 40 to 50 minutes or till nicely colored, times vary from oven to oven.

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From: Susang

On Oct 13, 2009

I strayed a little from the recipe, something I don't usually do on the first try. I used only brown sugar in the crust and half brown and half white in with the apples. This was so easy and pretty quick to put together. My DH and I really enjoyed this. Althought I am a baker, I don't make pies, pie crust drives me crazy and it makes me say bad words! So any recipe that comes close to pie works for me. Will be making this again and again. Next time may try some of the other suggestions also.

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From: EasyCooking

On Sep 29, 2009

This is really good. Like other reviewers, I cut back on the sugar in both the crumb and filling. I used about 3-4 tbsp brown sugar in the filling and 1/4 cup brown sugar in the crumb. I cut my apples in squares (for my little ones). I used a 9x13 glass casserole dish w/about 7 cups apples. Next time, I'll fill the dish with a few more cups of apples.

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From: chef FIFI

On Sep 14, 2004

I would like to give you more stars, but my hands are tied. This was great. I have always wanted to make an apple pie from scratch, but have been to lazy and perhaps a little apprehensive about making my own pie crust...Well this solved my problem. I made this and the aroma was wonderful. I baked it for about 1 hour(my oven's fault)This wasnt only just easy, It was delicious. The next time, I think I will substitute brown sugar for the regular sugar in the apple mixture. I added vanilla, which enhanced the already yummy taste. I also think the next time I will put the crust in the oven for maybe 10 or 15 minutes to brown a bit and then add the rest. I ate this warm (I couldnt wait for it to cool) with ice cream. The title says it all..Almost apple pie.Thanks for this delicious recipe!!

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From: CountryLady

On Nov 21, 2004

Your preamble tells it all - quick, easy & the base tastes just like pastry! I added a wee dash of nutmeg to the apples & will probably use some brown sugar in the crumb topping next time - and there will definitely be a next time. Thanx Gerry!

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