Post Crunchy Pecan Apple Pie

Hands on time: 25 min.
Total time: 70 min.
Servings: 8

3 tbs. butter, divided
3 Granny smith apples, peeled, cut into thin slices
2 Golden delicious apples, peeled, cut into thin slices
4 cups Post Selects Great Grains-Raisins, Date and Pecan Whole Grain Cereal, divided
1/2 cup Family gourmet sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inch) thawed


1) Preheat oven to 350*F. Melt 1 tbs. of the butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add apples, toss to coat. Cover with lid, cook 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
2) Add 2 cups of the cereal, the sugar and cinnamon, mix lightly. Spoon into pie crust, level top with back of spoon. CFover with remaining 2 cups cereal. Melt remaining 2 tbs. butter, drizzle over cereal.
3) Bake 45 minutes or until crust and top of pie are lightly browned, covering loosely with foil after 30 minutes.