Apple Buttermilk Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   To prepare streusel, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, cut in butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   A mini-chopper is handy for this if you have one.
4. 4
   Store in refrigerator until ready for use.
5. 5
   For filling: heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
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   Add sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Cook for about 10 minutes, or until apples begin to soften.
8. 8
   Stir occasionally.
9. 9
   Spoon apple mixture into prepared crust.
10. 10
    Combine remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp.
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    flour, salt and eggs, stirring with a whisk.
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    Stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
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    Pour over the apple mixture.
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    Bake at 325F for 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Reduce the oven temperature to 300F (do not remove from oven); sprinkle streusel over pie.
16. 16
    Bake at 300F for 40 minutes or until set.
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    Let stand 1 hour before serving.