Down and Dirty Fruit Pie

Why down and dirty, because that's what it is ... no thought, no promises, no special instructions ... it's what it is ... pie. This is my "go to" recipe when anyone says, "I want pie". Which, at our house is quite often. There are so many ways to change up this pie that you'll want to try them all and then you'll want to come up with your own favorites. One staple in my refrigerator is always premade pie dough. I buy the (2) packs from Aldi's and they are always delicious. Go ahead and ask, "why not make your own pie dough" ... are you kidding? I have no time to make pie dough and really, there's no reason when you're tossing together a "down and dirty fruit pie" ... get it? Down and dirty ... no reason to make life more complicated. A staple in my pantry; instant oatmeal. There are so many uses for instant oatmeal; hot cereal; easy to add into cookie dough and this pie recipe. There are so many choices for this lovely little product also ... Enjoy ...

Down & Dirty Fruit Pie Makes 1 pie

1 can apple pie filling

1 can peach slices (light is fine), drained

3 packages Cinnamon and Apple Instant Oatmeal

1 stick butter

2 t. cinnamon (divided)

1 pie crust (I use a chilled pie dough, but you can use the sort in a pan from freezer)

1. Put pie crust into pie plate

2. Place apple pie filling into pie crust, place peach slices on top of apple pie filling; sprinkle with 1 t. cinnamon

3. In a medium bowl, place 3 packets of instant oatmeal and 1 stick of butter; mix into a coarse meal; add 1 t. cinnamon

4. Crumble and scatter the oatmeal mixture over the pie

5. Bake pie in a 350 degree preheated oven for 40 minutes

6. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving

Tips:

- any sort of pie filling will be good for this pie, choose your favorites here are some other ideas:

- apple pie filling with dried cranberries, apple cinnamon instant oatmeal

- peach pie filling with dried blueberries; peaches and cream instant oatmeal - apple pie filling with dates; maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal

- blueberry pie filling with peaches; peaches and cream instant oatmeal

- cherry pie filling with blackberries; strawberry and cream instant oatmeal

There are so many choices for this pie ... have fun!