Apple Streusel Pie
Serves 8
Streusel topping with nuts takes apple pie one step beyond the basic. For a flavor change try using 2 or 3 types of apples in the filling.
Ingredients
PIE FILLING
- Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie
- 18 packets Equal® sweetener*
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 cups peeled cored sliced Granny Smith apples (about 6 medium)
STREUSEL TOPPING
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 packets Equal sweetener**
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
*Substitute 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.
**Substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- For Pie Filling, roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate; trim and flute edge. Set aside.
- Combine Equal, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Sprinkle over apples in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spoon apples into pie crust.
- For Streusel Topping, combine all ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 253
- Protein: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
- Sodium: 313 mg
Exchanges
- Fat - 2-1/4
- Starch - 1-1/4
- Fruit - 3/4
