{Tradition- bucked}

A couple weeks ago I mentioned how my guys always want the same desserts for Thanksgiving. Sugar Cream Pudding for the Bean, Peach Pie for the husband.

Imagine my shock when the latter informs me that he wants Apple this year!

gasp!

Sure, change your mind, make a liar out of me, after I’ve told the whole internet.

whatever.

I’ll be using the same recipe I used last month when I make it however.

Streusel Topped Apple Pie

Ingredients

1 pie shell (9 inch)

Filling:

5  cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced- thinner is better :)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2/3 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 Tablespoons butter (stick)

Streusel Top:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup butter

Directions:

Preheat to 400 F

Line your baking rack with foil in case it bubbles over.

In a large bowl, toss the apples with the 3 TBS flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and white sugar. Add vanilla and toss again. 

When well coated, pour apples into pie shell.

Chop butter into small squares and place on top of apples.

To make the streusel, cut the 3/4 C flour, other 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats into the butter until crumbly.

If you wanna go a little crazy, you can chop up 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts to add crunch to your topping.

But you should know by now that I’m no fan of nuts. 

You can do as you please.

It’s your pie.

Bake until topping is golden (about 25-30 minutes). Reduce to 350 F and continue to bake until apples are tender when checked with a small knife (usually about 20-30 minutes more). You can cover your topping and crusts with foil if they begin to get too brown.

Allow to cool for about an hour. Serve warm with ice cream or at room temp.

Apples will be tender and streusel will be brown and lovely.

And pretty. Did I mention it will be pretty?

No?

Cuz it will.

With a whisk and a dream… Tina.