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Apple Crumb Pie

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pie Crust:
  • 1 Single crust pie dough (see note)
Apple Filling:
  • 3 pounds apples (see note)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup sour cream optional
Crumb Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup salted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

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  1. Make the pie crust according to directions, roll it out into a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling with the apples.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel, core and slice all the apples to about 1/4-inch thick. It doesn't have to be exact - just try to get them all about the same thickness so the apples cook evenly.
  3. Toss the apples in a bowl with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon, then stir in the sour cream, if using. Scoop the apple mixture into the chilled crust.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the butter pieces and cut in with a fork, your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture is coarsely combined and makes a streusel-like consistency.
  5. Lightly press the crumb mixture on top of the apples. Place the pie on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 60-90 minutes until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown. If the crust edges are getting too dark during the last 30 minutes of baking, you can cover them with foil for the remainder of baking.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. This pie is divine with a bit of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Pie Crust: I use this recipe. 
  • Apples: I've spent long hours debating and testing which apples work best in apple pies. It's a serious conundrum. Really. My favorite combination is McIntosh apples with a firm, sweet apple (like Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp). Some people love using Granny Smith apples in pies - just taste for sweetness and add more sugar, if needed, to compensate for tartness. Basically, you just want 1-2 varieties of apples that hold their shape well. Granted, the McIntosh apples are more of a soft apple but I love them dearly in apple pie.
  • Sour Cream: also, the sour cream is totally optional but adds a delicious creaminess to the pie. I've made this pie with and without - wonderful either way.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 31g 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.