apple pie — Housewife's Whimsy

I don’t often make apple pie since it isn’t Alex’s favorite. But I decided since we were having guests over, and apples are in season, that I needed to try something new. This pie is the result! It is tart yet appley, and instead of a full crust on top you get a wonderful crumble!When I made this pie I used several different types of apples to give it a rounded taste. I used Granny Smith, Jonathan and JonaMac. I felt this combination would really bring a tart yet sweet taste when used together. I personally had frozen cranberries on hand, but fresh will work just as well.If you want more of a traditional apple pie flavor you can substitute apple pie spice for the spices called for in the recipe. Or you could add in additional cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. This will really compliment the apples in the pie and make this pie a little more traditional.[amd-yrecipe-recipe:137]