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Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
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Line the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with prepared pastry.
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In a medium bowl combine the apples with whole cranberry sauce.
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In a small bowl combine the brown sugar with flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Add the apple mixture; mix until completely combined.
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Mix in nuts (if using).
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Transfer to the crust-lined pie plate.
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Cover with remaining pastry then crimp the edges.
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Cut 2-3 slits in the top of the pastry.
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Lightly brush whipping cream evenly over the pastry then sprinkle sugar over the top.
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Place the pie onto a baking sheet to prevent any spills.
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Bake for about 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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CRUMB TOPPING:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour PLUS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour/ 1/2 cup light brown, packed/ 1/3 cup white sugar/ 1 teaspoon cinnamon/ 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small cubes.
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In a bowl combine the flour with both sugars and cinnamon, add in the butter, using fingers mix until it resembles coarse meal.
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Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the filling then using hands press/pack down firmly (omit the whipping and 2 teaspoons sugar).
