Dutch Apple Pie from my friend

Let me first say, I have never made a pie! I am not really a baker, baking requires precise measuring and following directions way more than what keeps my attention! But, alas, I try! 

I got an apple pie recipe from my friend Nicole and followed it pretty closely but made a few tweaks along the way. They say to always make the recipe according to directions the first time and then make changes.. But I don't listen to that either.. It's always an experiment!!

Lets get started with the crust - so much easier than I ever could have imagined!

Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

5 tbl water

1/2 cup shortening or butter ( I used butter)

Put all ingredients into the food processor and pulse until it comes together and forms a ball. Chill and roll out to fit pan. Trim edges and crimp with your fingers. 

Apple Pie Filling

5 1/2 cups sliced apples

1 tbl orange juice (1/2 fresh orange) and add a little zest too if your using fresh

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (not packed)

3 tbl flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tap vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until combined. 

Spoon into pie pan on top of crust. 

Crumb topping

3/4 cups flour 

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup oats

Mix ingredients in food processor and top the apple mixture. 

Bake at 375 for 50 minutes and truly enjoy!!