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Apple Crumb Pie Recipe

The Best Apple Crumb Pie

A delicious twist on classic apple pie, with a crumble topping that adds a sweet, buttery crunch. This homemade apple pie is packed with tart Granny Smith apples and aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 495 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie dish (9-inch)
  • Mixing bowls (for the topping and filling)
  • Fork (for mixing the topping)
  • Peeler, corer, and slicer (or knife)
  • Cookie sheet (for catching any drips)

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 single pie crust prepared or homemade

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed

For the Filling:

  • 8 Granny Smith apples
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
    A glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop is filled with flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Chilled butter cubes are being cut into the mixture with a fork, forming a crumbly texture.
  • Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a fork to cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
    Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a fork
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices (about ⅛ inch thick).
    Granny Smith apples are being peeled, cored, and sliced into thin pieces on a wooden cutting board over the white marble cooktop. Nearby, a glass bowl contains the apple slices, which are being tossed with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest (optional), cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
    In another bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar,
  • Place the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
    Place the prepared pie crust
  • Layer the apple mixture into the pie crust, filling it to the top.
    Layer the apple mixture into the pie crust
  • Pour any leftover juice from the apple mixture over the apples.
    Pour any leftover juice from the apple mixture
  • Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apples, pressing it down lightly.
    A 9-inch pie dish with a rolled-out crust is set on the white marble cooktop. The prepared apple mixture is layered inside, and the crumble topping is being evenly spread over the top, with a hand lightly pressing to secure it.
  • Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet (to catch any drips).
  • Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 45–55 minutes, until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
    The pie dish, resting on a cookie sheet, is placed inside the oven set to 450°F. The crumble topping begins to turn golden brown, and steam rises, hinting at the fragrant baking apples.
  • To ensure the apples are cooked, poke the center of the pie with a fork or knife and check if they are soft all the way through.
    The baked pie sits on the white marble cooktop, fresh from the oven. A fork pierces the center of the pie, testing if the apple filling is tender, while the crumble topping glistens in golden perfection.
  • Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
    A warm slice of apple crumb pie is served on a dessert plate, placed on the white marble cooktop. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melts over the pie, creating an enticing dessert presentation.