Apple Crunch Pie with Vanilla Sauce

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add sliced apples and toss to coat evenly. Stir in 1 cup cinnamon chips. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour apple filling into the prepared pie crust and dot the top with 3 tablespoons of butter. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup cinnamon chips. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple filling. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the streusel is golden brown. (45 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins While the pie is cooling, prepare the vanilla sauce. In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). (7 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. (1 minute)

Recipe View 0 mins Serve the pie slices warm or cooled with a generous spoonful of vanilla sauce.