Wednesday, January 23, 2008

National Pie Day


Did you know it was National Pie Day here in the States?? I didn't! While reading my friends blogs, Joan said another blogger reminded her that it was National Pie Day!! So in honor of NPDay and my beloved daughter, Crystal...Here's a recipe for:
Apple Crumb Pie

1 (9 inch) pie shell
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place sliced apples in a large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice if desired. In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle mixture over apples. 3. Toss until apples are evenly coated. Stir in raisins and walnuts if desired. Spoon mixture into pastry shell.
4. In a small bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apple filling. Cover top loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
I didn't really do much of anything last night but eat, read blogs and rest. We came home from work to a dinner of hamburger patties, green beans and fruit salad made by Crystal. The old knee was really throbbing by this time, so I was Very grateful to her for "doing the deed"!! LOL
Crys LOVES Apple pie...so this one is for her. Y'all have a happy day and stay warm and cozy!

35 comments:

Crystal said...

Oh, MAMMY!!! Sounds SOO good! Glad you didn't put a picture with it, i'd be going to the HEB to get one, LOL! Thanks MOM!!! Love you too;o)

Crystal said...
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Crystal said...

MAMMY!!! Your picture was NOT there when I posted!! Now I must go to the store.....

Brenda said...

A fellow blogger sent me an email about National Pie day but I can't post a recipe because I don't have any. My baking skills are limited to cornbread, biscuits, and cakes from a box. :-)

Donna said...

Brenda- Gads, I loved your todays post!!!lololol I bet you know lots of recipes!! Have a wonderful day love!! What's the temp there today? I just came from outside and saw some tiny snowflakes!!

Donna said...

Crystal- For you Babygirl...

Dawn said...

That recipe sounds so good! I am embarrassed by my baking skills. Get a tube of cookie dough. Slice it, bake it and woooola you have cookies. LOL

Stay warm today!

*HUGS*

Donna said...

Dawn- You know, I wonder if that cookie dough would make a great pie crust??? Wondering "outloud"!! lollol
I'll be glad to see 70degrees again!!

jenn said...

YUM~!!!!

Donna said...

Hi Miss Jenn! Hope your back is feeling much better??!!hughug

Sally said...

Yummy - could ya send me a slice via FED-EX; if I made it I'd eat the whole thing. Really. Not kidding. :)

dabrah said...

Mmmm sounds yummy. Your post today is making me hungry.

jenn said...

Hey miss donna! My back is feeling much better, thanks for asking.
I have an award for you on my journey!

Donna said...

Sally- I went out to cut your slice for the FedEX Trip?...That darn Crystal!!! LOLlol..You'll have to get her!!lololol


Dabrah- We love the crumbles on top of an apple pie. Flour, butter & sugar. Then, vanilla ice cream.....oh goodness..lol Have a warm night sweetie!


Jenn- I'm 'a coming! LOL Happy news about your back!!

debambam said...

Hey there! I'm back! I'm NEVER going to catch up on what you been up to so I'm starting fresh...hope thats cool :)
Might have to give this recipe a try. Have a decent oven now so cooking, or rather, baking, will happen a bit more often, which is just the way I like it!
Cheers, Kelly

Dannalie said...

Hi Donna!

If I'd know it was national pie day I would have bought a pie 'cause God knows I can't cook worth a darn!

Stay warm!

Donna said...

Kelly- Welcome back to world of blogging!! I've been checking on you...hope you're settled in now! Are the kiddos getting ready to go back to school??? Hoping you're happy and staying cool!! hughug


Dannalie- Oh, I bet you could roll one of these out in no time!!LOL Hope you're still loving the new job!!! Did you hear we could have snow Friday morning??!!! ughhhhh..

Unknown said...

Hi Donna,

Glad you join the fun! This sounds really good. Have a good evening!

Blue Mermaid Cafe..... said...

I love Apple pie!! I have a fantastic recipe for Apple Betty Pie that will blow your socks off.
I can make 18 different kinds of pie. It is one of my specialities.
I love cooking but making pies is a favorite for me.
xoxo Nita

Brit. (lille meg) said...

Oh! That pie looks very good!
I shall have a meeting in my place tonight, we are 7 pepole who meet once a month. I shall serve a kind of pie too.But I don't dare to make yours, I haven't made it before, and I don't understand every single word in english. I may do a mistake.
Thank you for your visit. Yes, I live well, thank you.
God bless your day!

Rosie said...

Ooooh Donna this is a great sounding recipe with all those wonderful spices. I bet this tastes fantastic!! Now you have me drooling over my keyboard ;D

Take it easy sweetie and have a good day!

Rosie x

Evan said...

Make it Cheesecake for me, forget the cheese, just the base, heaven man!!!!

Donna said...

Joan- It was fun and I got to dedicate the pie to my daughter who, absolutely Loves Apple pie!! Stay warm today!!


Nita- You make pies as well??? Let me just ask...LOL...Is there anything you CAN'T do??? LOL I really wish I was as talented as you other ladies...Could I Tempt you to post one?? Much love to you little love!!


Lilli Meg- I bet that whatever you make it will be delicious! Have a fun evening! I'll post a picture of my Grandmothers bowl soon. Since I hurt my knee, I haven't taken any pictures!! Stay warm Love!!


Rosie- NO WAY!! LOLOL I was almost embarrassed,doing this post because I knew you'd see it!! LOLOL
You have fun today sweetheart!!


Evan- How Wonderful!! I've finally met a man who loves cheesecake!!! Next time we post foodie stuff, I'll post one for you!! LOL You stay warm today and don't cause those students Too much trouble!! lolol

Lilli & Nevada said...

Hi Donna,
Didn't know there was a pie day either.
And thanks for the stop over, i don't know what a mime is can you tell me

Donna said...

Lilli- Hi Girl! People "tag" each other to do different things like posting 13 Things about yourself, or taking 5 pictures of places you've been that impressed you...that sort of thing. I just thought someone had tagged you. Love your pictures girl!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Donna
Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. I absolutely love apple crumble. Great recipe idea.

Crystal Jigsaw xx

Donna said...

Crystal Jigsaw- I enjoy your blog and enjoy Apple Pie! lolol Have a fun day girl!

Blondie ~ Vintage Primitives said...

How did you know that apple pie of any variety was my favorite? Yum. Yep, this is me; a day late and a dollar short!
Blondie

Donna said...

Blondie- Glad to see you resting and smiling!! Can't wait to see a full picture of "the eye"!! Looks precious!! Much love to you!!

Sea Angels said...

Scrummy, what a shame I havn't got a transporter from Star Treck I would be over there in a twinkling of an eye, with a pot of tea... and a spoon... I wish
Hugs Lynn xx

Donna said...

Lynn- The sooner the better!LOL I'll TRY to save you a piece..but with Crystal around, who can tell!!LOL Have fun tonight Sweetheart!!

Betts4 said...

Hi Donna,
I had key lime pie yesterday in honor of NPD. Yummy!!!

Donna said...

Betsy- Hello! And welcome to my world! Key Lime sounds SO wonderful right now..yes for breakfast! LOL Here's a tip of my hat, to you, for reminding me..now I've just got to Find some! Will be checking on you often so have a smiling day today!!

Anvilcloud said...

I am going to report this blog to ... I don't know ... Weight Watchers?

Donna said...

Anvilcloud- LOLOL....What a Character!! You with your pictures of "Pure Sugars"!!! LOL..(She IS Beautiful, I know you are both So much in love with her! Y'all have a cozy and happy night!!