Apple Pie In Bag

Directions

1. 1
   You will need one large cooking bag (20 x 14-inch) with nylon tie.
2. 2
   Prepare pie crust mix as directed for 9-inch pie crust. Line pie plate with high fluted edges.
3. 3
   Peel, core and thinly slice apples.
4. 4
   In large bowl, toss apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Fill pie shell with mixture; pile high in center.
6. 6
   In small bowl with hands, knead butter, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour into soft dough.
7. 7
   Pull dough into small pieces; flatten each slightly and arrange on top of apple mixture.
8. 8
   It is not necessary to completely cover apple mixture. Insert several wood skewers (4-inch tall)* so bag will not touch top of pie while baking.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 400°.
10. 10
    Place pie in bag; close with nylon tie.
11. 11
    Cut 6 1/2-inch slits in top of bag.
12. 12
    Place on cookie sheet.
13. 13
    Set on center rack.
14. 14
    Be sure bag does not touch oven sides, racks or walls.
15. 15
    Bake for 1 hour or until brown. Remove from oven.
16. 16
    With shears, cut bag open.
17. 17
    Take out pie; bottom of pan will be greasy.
18. 18
    Sit on wire rack to cool.
19. 19
    Serves 8.