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                       Oatmeal Crusty Top Apple Pie

Recipe By     : The Canadiana Cookbook/Mme Jehane Benoit/1970
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Oatmeal                          Pies & Pastry
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  c             rolled oats
   1      c             all-purpose flour
     1/2  tsp           salt
     1/4  c             pure lard
   3      tbsp          cold water
                        Filling:
   4      c             peeled, sliced apples
     3/4  c             brown sugar
     1/4  tsp           cinnamon
                        Topping:
     1/4  c             rolled oats
     1/4  c             all-purpose flour
   2      tbsp          brown sugar
     1/4  tsp           cinnamon
     1/4  c             margarine

For pastry, stir oats, flour and salt, then cut in lard until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Blend in water and form into ball of dough with
fingertips.

Let stand 5 minutes, then roll to fit an 8 or 9" pie plate. It is a bit
tender to lift, so pass a spatula under as you fold it in two. If it
breaks, simply join it together.

To fill, stir apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pack into pie shell. 

To top, mix oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in margarine until
mixture is crumb-like, then cover apples.

Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees F, or until golden brown on top.

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NOTES : This unusual pie is full of crunch and nut-like flavor.