Granddaddy and Gigi are coming in town this weekend and we are excited to see them. For this round of company, I am making Crumb Top Apple Pie. It is my favorite apple pie of all time and you must try it before summer is over. It is definitely a crowd pleaser.

2 c. all purpose flour
2/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup uncooked regular oats
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c chopped pecans
3/4 c butter, melted
4 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (approx. 3) I use golden delicious
1/3 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c water
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 5 ingredients; add butter and stir until blended. Measure 1 cup firmly packed mixture; set aside for pie topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom and up sides of a well-greased 9 inch pie plate. Arrange apple sliced in pie plate; set aside.

Combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan; stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot mixture over apples; Crumble reserved topping over pie.

Bake at 350 for 42 minutes, covering with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning (if necessary). Serve with ice cream. Yield: 8 servings.