Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles Leave a Comment / Desserts / By Amanda and Tim / January 9, 2020 January 18, 2020Does anyone make their own pie crust? It’s really easy.I use flour, crisco (if I’m running low or out I sub with butter/margarine) but I much prefer crisco for my pie crust. Sugar, salt & ice water.Pie dough:2-2 1/2CUPS flour 1CUP crisco1TSP salt1TBSP sugarIce cold water about 8TBSP(This makes 2 pie crusts)Pie filling:8oz can of apricots with juice, cut up8oz can of pears with juice, cut up2TBSP each of cornstarch & cold water, mixed1/2CUP sugar (optional)Pinch, cinnamon, nutmeg & clovesCrumble:1/2CUP flour1/2CUP oats1/2CUP brown sugar1/3CUP butter or margarineCrust:For your pie crust mix flour, salt, & sugar in bowl. I throw in a whole wack of mini pieces of crisco. Work in with my hands until dough becomes crumbly. You can have bigger and or smaller pieces of crisco in there. Make sure it’s well incorporated.Filling:Take another bowl add both cans of fruit with their juices, add sugar, and your cornstarch/water mixture. Mix well. Add in all your spices stir. Set aside.Crumble:Mix the flour, brown sugar & oats together well. Then add pieces of butter or margarine. Work in with hands until butter becomes crumbly in everything.You can do two small 6inch pies, one large pie or I did some mini 4inch ones. Roll out your dough. Place it in your desired pan. Not greasedGive your pie filling another stir then fill your pie/pies with filling. Now top them with the crumble.Bake 375F about 45-55minutes. Til golden brown and bubbly.We love cooking with cast iron! They slide right out of the pan and clean up so easy! Dessert was enjoyed tonight. Let us know what you think!