Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Strusel

1		pie shell — (9")
5	c.	apples — peeled, cored, and sliced
2	Tbsp.	all-purpose flour
2/3	c.	white sugar
1/2	tsp.	ground cinnamon
1/4	tsp.	ground nutmeg
1/4	tsp.	allspice
2	Tbsp.	butter
3/4	c.	all-purpose flour
1/2	tsp.	ground cinnamon
1/2	c.	packed brown sugar
3/4	c.	rolled oats
1	tsp.	lemon zest
1/2	c.	butter

1.	Preheat oven to 425.
2.	Fit pastry shell into pie pan and place in freezer.
3.	Place apples in a large bowl.
4.	In a separate bowl combine 2 Tbsp. flour, white sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
5.	Mix well and add to apples.
6.	Toss until apples are evenly coated.
7.	Remove pie shell from freezer.
8.	Place apple mixture in pie shell and dot with 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine.
9.	Lay a sheet of aluminum foil lightly on top of filling, but do not seal.
10.	Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
11.	While filling is baking, in a medium bowl combine 3/4 c. butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly.
12.	Remove filling from oven and sprinkle streusel on top.
13.	Reduce heat to 375.
14.	Bake an additional 30-35 minutes, until streusel is browned and apples are tender.
15.	Cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning.

^{(from Whitney Bills)}