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WEST VIRGINIA 

West Virginia is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.

West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after the American Civil War had begun. Delegates from some Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from Virginia, although they included many secessionist counties in the new state.West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key border state during the war. West Virginia was the only state to form by separating from a Confederate state, the first to separate from any state since Maine separated from Massachusetts, and was one of two states admitted to the Union during the American Civil War (the other being Nevada). While a portion of its residents held slaves, most of the residents were yeomen farmers, and the delegates provided for gradual abolition of slavery in the new state Constitution.

Golden Delicious Apple Pie with Oatmeal Crumb Topping

Ingredients

• 1 basic flaky pie pastry ( 9 1/2 inch deep dish uncooked and refrigerated)
• 7 cups peeled cored and thinly sliced golden delicious apples
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 lemons, juice of
• 1 lemons, zest of
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Oatmeal Crumb Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats ( old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
• 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Directions

Combine apples, 1/3 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest in a large mixing bowl. Mix well; set aside for 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°.

In a smaller bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar, nutmeg, and cornstarch; add to apple mixture and stir well. Turn the filling into the chilled pie shell; smooth filling with your hands to even out. Place pie on the center rack in oven; bake 30 minutes.

Can make the crumb topping while pie is baking: Add flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in the container of a food processor; pulse several times to mix. Scatter the butter over the top; pulse repeatedly until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Empty the crumbs into a large bowl and rub them together between your fingers until you have large, buttery crumbs; store in refrigerator until ready to use. Remove pie from oven and lower temperature to 375°.

Carefully dump the crumbs in the center of the pie, spreading them over the surface with your hands. Tamp them down lightly; return pie to oven, placing it so the part that faced the back of the oven now faces forward. Place a foil-lined baking sheet onto the rack below to catch any spills. 

Bake about 30-35 more minutes or until the top is dark golden brown and the juices bubble thickly at the edge. May need to cover the pie with loosely tented foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent over-browning. Place pie of a wire rack and let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Looks delicious dont you think i hope you liked this post and as always have a chilled day from the viking