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Butter (for greasing pan)
Spiced Sugar:
Filling:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter bottom and sides of pie plate. Set aside.
Make Spiced Sugar:
Make Filling:
Evenly sprinkle reserved spiced sugar over apples. Set aside.
Put butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted. Turn off flame under pot.
Using wooden spoon, stir in sugar, flour, and nuts. Add beaten egg. Mix thoroughly. Pour over apples, using back of spoon to evenly spread mixture. (Do not worry if it does not cover every bit of apple.)
Bake until crust is golden brown (about 45 minutes).
Variations:
Substitute a sweet apple (e.g., Fuji or Gala), and use only 3/4 cup sugar in the topping. If desired, sprinkle lemon juice over apples before adding spiced sugar.
If you prefer a milder flavor, use only 1 tbsp. granulated sugar and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon in spiced sugar.
Peaches can be substituted for apples.
Poster's Notes:
Posted by Virginia Sauer (Sir Angus), Z'L
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A
1/8 to 1/4 cup granulated sugar (depending upon tartness of apples)
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
Dash of ground cardamom
6 Granny Smith apples (about 1-3/4 to 2 pounds)
12 tbsp. (6 oz.) butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (2 oz.) coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
1 large or extra-large egg, well-beaten
Pour sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom into small dish or cup. Stir with fork until well-combined. Set aside.
Cut apples into slices about 1/4" thick. Spoon apple slices into pie plate.
If available, use a variety of apples. (In this case, use only 3/4 cup sugar in the topping unless using all tart apples.)
This recipe came from Swedish friends. It is easy, delicious, and makes its own crust.