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Thanksgiving is next week, which means it’s time to sound the alarms as your favorite family members are coming into town! An entire week away from classes and the stress of finals doesn’t need to start until after Thanksgiving is over. As we enjoy this time of relaxation, I’m pretty sure we can all agree that the best part of Thanksgiving is the food. Here is my favorite apple pie recipe that is a hit every holiday season.

Warm and Cozy Apple Pie

For the crust:

I like to use the pre-rolled crust available at the grocery store. It’s faster to prepare and makes your baking time shorter. Plus, it tastes just the same as handmade crust.

For the Filling:

10 Granny Smith Apples – cored, peeled, and thinly sliced

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Topping:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup all-purpose flour

⅔ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll the crust into your pie dish.

In a large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into the pie dish, mounding apples toward the center. The more apples the better!

In a medium bowl, mix butter, 1 cup flour, and brown sugar until a crumble forms. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the pie. 

Cover with second pie crust. Cut four small holes in the top of the pie. 

Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top of the pie. 

Bake until golden brown (about 40 to 55 minutes).

Take out the pie and cool. Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy this time with your family and a well-needed break from school! 

Amira is currently a senior at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is always smiling with a kombucha in her hand & blasting her multiple Céline Dion CD's in her car because duh, the radio can't beat Céline Dion. On any given day she will gladly talk your ear off about Grey's Anatomy, stronger background checks for gun purchases and why immigrants are some of the most important members of our society.
Krit graduated with English and Chemistry degrees from UMKC. As the President and founder of UMKC’s chapter, she hopes HC UMKC will continue to create content that inspires students. Some of her favorite things include coffee and writing.