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Ingredientes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the pie:
- 6-7 apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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