Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp apple juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 cup thinly sliced and peeled tart apples
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 pie crust
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 packages warm cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Pie filling: In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour and spices; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and apple juice.
  • Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.
  • Topping: combine the dry ingredients.
  • Then add the butter, use your hands to mix it until it resembles a sand-like texture.
  • Crust: mix the cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon until creamy.
  • Then use a spatula to spread it onto your pie crust.
  • Cover the entire pie, even the walls.
  • Fill the pie crust with the apples.
  • Cover the pie with the topping until no apple pieces show.
  • Baked covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes.
  • Then remove the cover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.