A layer of crisp, crunchy apples topped with creamy pumpkin sprinkled with a crumble topping is just what the doctor ordered for those suffering from pumpkin-apple deficiency. Serve with a generous smile and slices of sharp Cheddar.

Pumpkin Dutch Apple Pie

Apple Layer:
1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie shell with high fluted edge, (4-cup volume)
2 cups peeled, cored, thinly sliced green apples
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pumpkin Layer:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Crumble Topping (recipe below)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. For Apple Layer: Combine apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon in medium bowl; pour into pie shell.
3. For Pumpkin Layer: Combine eggs, pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl; pour over apple mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with Crumble Topping. Return to oven; bake for 20 minutes or until custard is set. Cool completely on wire rack.
5. Crumble Topping: Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and 5 tablespoons granulated sugar in medium bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixtures resembles coarse crumbs.

Makes 8 servings.

Estimated Times: Preparation - 20 min | Cooking - 50 min | Cooling Time - 30 min cooling |

Nutrition Facts (1 serving) Calories: 430 Fat: 19 g Cholesterol: 85 mg Sodium: 370 mg Carbohydrates: 61 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Protein: 7 g

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