APPLE PIE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING

Pastry for 1 crust pie (9 inch)
1/2 c. light raisins (optional)
6 - 8 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Dash of salt

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 9 inch pie plate with pastry. Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand 5 minutes; drain. Toss apples with lemon peel and juice, and drained raisins. Combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt; mix with apples. Turn into pastry. Mix crumble topping and sprinkle on apples. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Cover edges after 15 minutes to prevent over browning.

 

TOPPING:

 

1/8 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. mace
1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 c. butter

 

Combine in bowl. Cut in butter till crumbly.