So peaceful at home tonight! No screaming, no squawking, phones are not ringing --just me, Dr.D,the cat and the clicking sounds of 2 keyboards. Twins went to this scary haunted house -aka- teen hang out this season ...and the youngest went to a halloween party
Three weeks ago, they volunteered to be two of 6-8 teens who decorated the place - -so, they should literally know the ins and outs and the tricks how the event organizers will scare the kids, right? Apparently not ! As we heard one teen expressing her fear - -
Scared? Okay, not long ago, you guys kissed the gorgeous dead corpse ...
...You shared food with the psycho long haired witch with a metal face...
..you even helped the vampire guy get his suntan..and even flipped him upside down with your bare hands....
...Don't be scared - -Be FRIGHTENED!!!! Booooooooo !!! That's the joy of being a teen...just enjoy the moment! And like facing LIFE...never be frightened, simply embrace the experience as much as you can, learn from each step..and as you move forward in life....never regret anything...and don't look back!!So, in the still of the night.......awaits the Dutch Apple Pie for their return...
As always .......while the angry cat is trying to kill me with his devilish eyes across the kitchen....(duh - -why do you always do that?)
INGREDIENTS:
1 pie shell (store bought)
FILLING:
5 apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp butterSTREUSEL
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup butter
HERE'S HOW:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Place pie shell in pie plate and bake for 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, make apple filling: Combine apples with flour, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well, then add to apples. Toss until apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
- Remove pie shell from oven.
- Place apple mixture in pie shell and dot with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
- While filling is baking, make streusel topping: Combine 3/4 cup flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, oats, and lemon peel. Mix thoroughly, then cut in 1/2 cup butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.
- Remove pie from oven and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until streusel turns brown
