Swedish Apple Pie

Occasionally, I will find a doable recipe in Family Fun magazine. This one involves apples. I recently bought a bag of baking apples at Trader Joe's. I had planned to make applesauce with them, but then thought of this recipe in this month's issue. I whipped it together in about 20 minutes. It takes about 40-45 minutes to bake. You all ought to try it. It makes your whole house smell delicious!

Scott is returning tonight from a conference in Pittsburgh. I thought he and I could enjoy this treat after the kids and I pick him up at the airport. So, I have not actually tasted it yet. I have a lot of confidence in it already because it is a pretty pie and it smells so good. ;)

Swedish Apple Pie

Ingredients

For the filling

2/3 c raisins

3 medium apples (about 2 2/3 cups), any baking variety, peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

For the topping

3/4 c butter or margarine ( I used Earth Balance)

1 c flour

1 c sugar (cane)

1/2 teaspoon salt (sea)

1 egg, beaten (I use egg replacer)

1/4 c chopped walnuts

1. Heat oven to 350. Place raisins in a small bowl, cover them with hot water, and microwave them on high until they become plump, about 20 to 30 seconds. Drain the raisins, then combine them with the apple slices. Transfer the fruit to a 9 inch pie pan (it should be no more than two-thirds full).

2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and sprinkle the mixture over the fruit.

3. To make the topping, first melt the butter or margarine and set it aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, and egg until they've evenly blended. Whisk in the butter or margarine, then spread the topping over the fruit and sprinkle on the nuts.

4. Bake the pie until golden brown, about 40 minutes.