Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 791
  • Fat:
  • 42 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 24 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 19 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 401 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 95 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 7 g

Apple Butterscotch Crumb Pie

This cute little pie has a nice butterscotch flavor without being too sweet. It's a satisfying meal-ender for any season.

SERVINGS

2

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

20 min.

COOK

30 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup 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 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 all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

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.
    Shape into two balls; roll into two 6-in. circles. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. pie plates. Trim pastry 1/2 in. beyond edge; flute edges. Set aside.
    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.
    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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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