Stuffed Apples Made Into A Pie

Ingredients:

4 Whole Apples
1 Heaping tsp Cinnamon
Pinch of Nutmeg (about 1/8th tsp)
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 T. Brown Sugar
4 Pats of Butter
1 Pie Crust (Homemade or Store Bought)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 



Slice the top off of the apple, remove core but do not cut through the bottom of the apple. Use a melon baller and remove the fruit from inside if the apple leaving 1/2 inch remaining around the inside of the apple.

Put apple pieces in a bowl as you scoop the pieces out, remove seeds and dice into 1/4/ to 1/2 inch pieces.

In a small bowl combine the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugars. Pour this mixture over the diced or chopped apples, mixing well. Let this mixture set while you prepare your crust for the tops of the apples.
 
Fill each hollowed apple with the spiced apple mixture and top with a small pat of butter.

Cut pie dough into 1/2 inch strips, enough to cover the top of each apple with 1/2 inch hanging over top of apples. Weave the strips into a lattice pattern.

When you have filled the apple, you can pick up the lattice pie crust very easy without making a mess or stretching the dough.  Cover lattice crust with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.


You are now ready to put prepared apples into the refrigerator for later baking or they can be put directly into the oven.

Note:

If you plan on making these ahead of time and not baking them immediately, add a slightly rounded teaspoon of  flour to the mixture to help thicken the apple pieces.

To Bake: Place the apples in a small 8"x8" pan.  Add a small amount of water to the bottom of the pan (About 1/2 cup) Cover the tops with foil and bake 30 minutes, Remove foil and bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.



Top with sharp Cheddar cheese or cool whip or vanilla ice cream and serve.


Source: food.com