Citrus Apple Pie

Recipe Rating:	4 Ratings5
Category:	Pies
Collections:	A+ Apple Pie
Keywords:	apple, tart, apples, Fall, harvest, granny, smith
Serves:	6-8
Prep Time:	25 Min
Cook Time:	45 Min

Ingredients

PIE CRUST
2 c	flour
1 c	packed brown sugar
3/4 c	butter, melted
1/2 c	quick oats
1 tsp	orange or lemon zest (or half each)
1 Tbsp	butter (to place on top of pie)
PIE FILLING
2/3 c	sugar
1 1/3 Tbsp	corntarch
1 1/4 c	water (could use part orange juice for more intense flavor)
3 c	peeled and diced granny smith apples
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1 tsp	orange or lemon zest (or half each)
1 tsp	lemon juice
1 tsp	apple pie spice

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Barbara Oseland

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Two Harbors, MN (pop. 3,745)

BOseland

Member Since Sep 2011

Barbara's Notes:

Taking a few of my favorite flavors and making a very simple crust that involved no rolling was what this recipe was. I have made this with just lemon zest and juice with the apples, then also added in some orange zest and it was a hit! I also sometimes put the apple pie spice into the crust mixture. Really makes a difference when you just want a hint of flavor.

Directions

Peel, core, and dice 3 cups (about 4 apples) of tart apples. Place these into a bowl and squirt some lemon juice on top to keep them from turning brown.

Combine flour, brown sugar, oats and zest. Slowly add in melted butter and mix well. Set aside 1 cup for topping and 1 tbsp butter to dollop on top. Press remaining crumb mixture into a lightly sprayed 9-in. pie plate and set aside.

Combine sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir with a whisk for 1-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in apples, zest, apple pie spice and vanilla. Pour into crust; top with reserved crumb mixture and dollop with the 2 tbsp on top of crust. Bake at 350° F for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown

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Pat Duran kitchenchatter

Feb 27, 2012

Great crust recipe too... thanks for sharing.

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Jo Tellinghuisen JoTell

Jul 2, 2012

Since I'm "pie crust challenged" I'm loving this recipe! I'm looking forward to trying it:)

Bambi Pickard DatKoolBreeze

Sep 28, 2012

I made your pie filling the other day, but made it with Pop's Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust because I was dying to try that too. I used flavored sparkling apple-raspberry water for the water in the sauce it was wonderful. Next time I am going to try your crust I always add oatmeal to my crumb top so I think never thought about using it in the bottom too!
It was so yummy with the citrus added thanx!

Bambi Pickard DatKoolBreeze

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Barbara Oseland BOseland

Sep 29, 2012

Thank you very much and I am glad you liked it! I really wanted something that didn't have a "crust" that had to be made and cooled, or bought and I happened to find this idea, then flavored it with the lemon, then with orange. Totally experiment with the flavors you love in this one!! I just happened to make a pumpkin and apple pie or crumble that I am thinking of adapting to this, adding some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the crust. I will definitely try the apple raspberry water as well! Sounds great for a berry pie!

Bambi Pickard DatKoolBreeze

Sep 29, 2012

I love those water from walmart no sugar or sodium, I don't drink soda and they have so many favors, the lemon flavor water would be great too I bet.
I think your crust would be yummy with the pumpkin too!