Instructions: Prepare Crumb Topping first. DIRECTIONS FOR CRUMB TOPPING: In a small bowl combine flour and packed brown sugar. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in cold margarine just until course crumbs form. If desired, stir in coarsely chopped nuts. DIRECTIONS FOR PIE FILLING: In a large bowl combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add apples and lemon juice; toss to coat.

Untold crust; place on foil-lined cookie sheet. Spoon apples into center of crust, leaving 2-inch edge. Sprinkle Crumb Topping over apples. Fold up edge of crust, pinching at 2-inch intervals. Bake in 400 degree F. oven 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degree F, bake 35 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

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