French Apple Pie with Cream Cheese Topping

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add diced apples, and toss to coat. Pour mixture into prepared pie plate.
3. In a small bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and oats. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and apples are tender.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over baked pie.
6. Return pie to oven, and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until topping is set.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a classic French apple pie with a creamy twist.
• The topping is made with cream cheese, butter, and confectioners' sugar for a rich and tangy flavor.
• The topping can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.