HOT BUTTERED RUM APPLE PIE

HOT BUTTERED RUM APPLE PIE

1/2 cup margarine, divided
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rum
1 tsp. lemon peel, grated
1 tbl. lemon juice
1 tsp. nutmeg, ground
8 cups apples, sliced
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup almond, sliced
1 unbaked pie shell

In a large skillet melt 1/4 cup margarine and brown sugar. Stir in rum,
grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Add peeled, sliced apples
and coat with the spiced brown sugar sauce. Simmer, covered, for 10
minutes, or until the apples are tender. Cool slightly then pour into a 9-
inch unbaked pie shell.
In a medium bowl mix together flour and sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup
margarine until crumbly. Add sliced almonds and sprinkle over the
apples. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.