4 large apples
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
TOPPING
6 oz butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 powdered sugar
1 pecans, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel and slice the apples. Arrange
the apple slices in an even layer in a lightly greased pie plate.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Prepare the topping by combining
cooled melted butter, brown sugar, chopped nuts and flour in a bowl.
Add the eggs and blend thoroughly. Spread the topping evenly over the
apples. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping is lightly
browned (about 35 minutes). Sprinkle with powdered sugar and chopped
pecans. Great with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Servings: 1 pie
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Categories: Dessert; Fruit; Pie
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