Ingredients

  • 2 cups apples, sliced and peeled
  • Crust
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick or regular)
  • 3/4 cup melted butter or 3/4 cup margarine
  • Custard
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 dashes bitters

Method

  • Combine crust mixture.
  • Reserve 1 cup and press the rest in a pie tin.
  • Put apples in crust.
  • In a small pan mix water, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Cook while stirring until mixture gets thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bitters.
  • Pour hot custard over apples.
  • Sprinkle reserved cup of crumbs over pie.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes until crust is crunchy.