AWESOME GLUTEN FREE APPLE PIE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING

Steps:

• ***Pastry Crust Instructions***.
• In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, xanthan gum and cornstarch.
• Then add the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
• Remove dough from bowl and knead and fold on a surface dusted with GF flour until well well combined.
• Divide into two pieces and wrap in plastic wrap, place one in the refrigerator to chill and place the other in the freezer for later use.
• --Go ahead and make Apple Filling while the Pastry Crust is chilling.
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• After approx 20 minutes, remove dough from refrigerator and roll into a ball.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out on a lightly GF floured surface until it is the thickness of a normal pie crust.
• Place crust in a 9 inch glass pie dish that is lightly sprayed with non stick spray.
• Using a fork poke a bunch of holes in the sides and bottom of the crust.
• ***Apple Filling Instructions***.
• In a large bowl mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
• Set aside and let the juices mix.
• ***Crumble Topping Instructions***.
• In small bowl mix together brown sugar, GF flour and nutmeg.
• Next mix in the chilled butter and cut it in with a fork or other tool until you have a course crumbly mixture.
• ***Assembling your Pie***.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spoon apples into your pie crust, mounding in the middle and pouring the sugary juices over top.
• Sprinkle your Crumble Topping all over the top (use it all).
• Use tin foil to cover edges of crust as it will burn easily.
• Bake for approximately 35 minutes, topping will be lightly browned and filling will be bubbly.
• Let cool for at least an hour before serving.