Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

[cruelshoes]

Modified from Allrecipes.com. If you choose to use oats, USE ONLY CERTIFIED GF OATS, and only after clearing it with your doctor!



Pie

1/2 recipe Perfect Pie Crust
5 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup brown rice flour mix
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons butter
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Streusel

1/2 cup brown rice flour mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup certified GF oats or quinoa flakes
1/4 cup butter

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Fit pastry shell into large pie pan and place in freezer.

To Make Apple Filling: Place apples in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine flour mix, white sugar, and apple pie spice. Mix well, then add to apples. Toss until apples are evenly coated.

Remove pie shell from freezer. Place apple mixture in pie shell and dot with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Lay a sheet of aluminum foil lightly on top of filling, but do not seal.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

While filling is baking, make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour mix, cinnamon, brown sugar, and GF oats or quinoa flakes. Mix thoroughly, then cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Remove filling from oven and sprinkle streusel on top.

Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until streusel is browned and apples are tender. Cool completely before serving. Store leftovers (if there are any ) in the refrigerator.

**When I cut and peel the apples, I have a bowl filled with water and a bit of lemon juice. As I cut them, I drop them in the water to keep them from browning. Make sure to drain the apples well before assembling the pie.

**When I took the apples out of the oven to add the streusel toping, I used the foil to shield the edges of the pie crust to keep it from browning too much. I don't know if this was necessary or not, but I always do this when baking pies.
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-Colleen
Dx 8/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
9-YO son Dx 11/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
Daughters have negative bloodwork - so far!

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[The Edifying Conscience]

Looks good enough to eat!