6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced |
1 cup raisins |
1/2 cup brown sugar (for pie filling) |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
2 tablespoons apple cider or 2 tablespoons apple juice |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) |
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (for topping) |
1 cup flour (for topping) |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine |