Crazy Crust Pie
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Course: Dessert
- Features: Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
Summary:
This is ideal for those who love pies but hate to make pie crusts. The batter bakes into a sweet, crusty topping. Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples work well. Serve this with honey sauce.
6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 5 to 6 large ( ) apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter or pareve margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Fill a 9- or 10-inch pie pan with enough apples so they are level with the top of the pan. Sprinkle them with half of the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
In a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, thoroughly combine the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Reduce to low speed and add the flour, mixing only until incorporated. Spread the batter over the apples, leaving a 1-inch rim of fruit showing at the edge. Sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top of the batter. Bake the pie for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden and a toothpick inserted into the crust comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Recipe Source:
Adapted from a recipe by Sheilah Kaufman, a Washington-based cookbook author and traveling cooking teacher.
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