Pastry for 2-crust pie
7 medium tart apples, cored and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 stick butter
chopped nuts, if desired.

Cut a 15 in. circle of heavy foil, or use a pizza pan. Make pastry for 2 crust pie. Roll out on foil to fit circle; crimp edges as for pie. Overlap apple slices on top of pastry, covering completely. Combine 1/2 c. sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and sprinkle over apples. Combine flour, 1/2 c. sugar and butter till crumbly. Sprinkle on top of apples. Add chopped nuts, if desired.

Bake at 450°F for 20-25 minutes until crust is brown and apples tender. Top with ice cream if desired.