Julie and I first learned of this tasty holiday from Julie's Aunt Nancy. Apparently, January 23 was designated National Pie Day in 1986 by the American Pie Council. Who knew there was an American Pie Council?!
Growing up, we had this really tragic apple tree in our back yard. You know, the kind with a crooked trunk and branches that have to be tied to eachother lest they collapse in pile on the ground. My dad was committed to collecting the small, spotty apples from this sad little tree, however, and I must admit, they made the best pie you've ever tasted! Apple crumb pie is still a father-daughter tradition in the Brandon household, and was the obvious recipe for National Pie Day!
The Recipe: Pile peeled, sliced apples into pie crust. Sprinkle with about 1/4 C sugar mixed with cinnamon to taste. Set aside. Mix 1 stick butter, 1 C sugar, 1/3 C flour in medium mixing bowl with pastry blender. Sprinkle on top of apples. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 1 - sliced apples
Step 2 - the crumble
FINAL PRODUCT
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