1 (9") unbaked pastry shell
3 all-purpose apples, pared & thinly sliced
1/2 c. plus 3 tbsp. unsifted flour
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 jar (none such) ready to use mincemeat (regular or brandy & rum)
1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. cold butter
1/4 c. chopped nuts

In large bowl, toss apples with 3 tablespoons flour and melted butter; arrange in pastry shell. Top with mincemeat. In medium bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add nuts; sprinkle over mincemeat. Bake in lower half of 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees; bake 25 minutes longer or until golden. Cool and garnish as desired.