Diner Crumb Top Apple Pie

Directions

Preheat oven 450℉ (230℃).

Mix sugar; nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and lemon rind.

Line a pie plate with pastry and fill with a few apple chunks; sprinkle on some of the sugar mixture and a bit of lemon juice.

Add more apples, more sugar mixture, and lemon juice; continue until pie pan is full, making sure the top layer of apples is liberally covered with sugar and seasonings.

Sprinkle top with crumb mixture.

CRUMB TOPPING: Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.

Cut in butter by hand or in food processor until mixture is crumbly.

Sprinkle on top of apple pie.

Bake crumb-topped pie 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350℉ (180℃) F for 30 minutes, until crumbs are golden brown and apples sizzle.

Serve warm with Cheddar Cheese or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.