
9-inch unbaked pie shell
TOPPING
2/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup butter or margarine
FILLING
2 lb tart cooking apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1. Prepare pie shell, and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make Topping: Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl. With fork, cut in butter until mixture is consistency of coarse cornmeal. Refrigerate.
3. Preheat oven to 400F.
4. Make Filling: Core and pare apples. Slice thinly into large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
5. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon, mixing well. Toss lightly with apples.
6. Turn filling into unbaked pie shell, spreading evenly. Cover with topping.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until apples are tender. Makes 6 to 8 servings.




