APPLE PIE

APPLE PIE
4 pts
8 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp sugar
3 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, chilled and cut up
2 tbsp water, or more if necessary
4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup uncooked old fashion oats5 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, melted

Pre heat oven to 400^

To make the crust, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tbsp sugar in a large bowl or food processor. Add 3 tbsp chilled margarine and processes (or mix together with your fingers if you do not have a food processor) until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cold water, one tbsp at a time, and process or mix until manageable dough forms. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Pinch the edges to form a decorative rim; set aside.

To make the filling, combine apples, ¼ cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a large bowl; toss to coat apples. Arrange mixture in prepared piecrust.

To make the topping, combine oats, 5 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp sugar and melted margarine in a small bowl; sprinkle over apples.
Bake until apples are tender and crumb topping is golden brown; about 45-50 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces