Apple Crumb Pie
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8
Apple Crumb Pie
Description
This pie begins with a prepared 9-inch single crust pressed into a pie plate and chilled if needed. The filling mixes peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, flour for thickness, lemon juice to retain brightness, and apple pie spice for warmth and depth. The crumb topping combines flour, brown sugar, pecan chips, salt, and melted unsalted butter to form coarse crumbs that add a nutty crunch after baking.
The filling is added to the crust and topped evenly with the crumb mixture. Baking at 375°F for about 50-60 minutes produces a golden crust and topping with bubbling juices indicating tender apples inside. Covering exposed crust or topping edges with foil if browning too quickly prevents burning.
The apple selection and spice blend influence the flavor; Honeycrisp apples or a firm baking apple are recommended for a balance of sweetness and texture. The pie is cooled completely before serving to allow juices to set.
Ingredients
- pie crust for 9-inch single-crust pie
- 6 cups peeled cored, and thinly sliced apples (see note)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice homemade
For the crumb topping:
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup pecan chips
- Pinch salt
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Set aside; keep in the refrigerator if necessary to keep the crust cold.
- In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, pecan chips, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the melted butter and mix until all of the flour is moistened and the mixture forms crumbs.
- Add the apples and all of their juices to the pie plate. Top evenly with the crumb mixture.
- Place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust and crumble are golden brown, the juices are bubbling at the edges and the apples are tender. If the crust or crumble start to brown too much before the apples are tender, cover the edges with foil or tent the top loosely with foil to keep the pie from getting too dark.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes one 9-inch pie, suitable for standard pie servings.
- Honeycrisp apples are recommended for their balance of sweetness and firmness, though any good baking apples or a mix can be used.
- Cooling the pie fully before serving helps the filling set and prevents juices from running.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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