Description
This cozy apple crumb pie is a delightful blend of tender, spiced apples enveloped in a flaky crust and crowned with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping. It’s the perfect dessert to evoke feelings of warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup all-purpose flour (streusel)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (streusel)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (streusel)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (streusel)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375F and prepare your pie crust by placing it in a pie plate and crimping the edges.
Combine your sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a bit of flour, then pour this mixture into the prepared crust.
For the crumb topping, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until you achieve a crumbly texture, then generously scatter this over the apple filling.
Bake the pie on a baking sheet for about 50 to 55 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden.
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least two hours before you enjoy a slice.
Notes
Opt for crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. Their firm texture holds up beautifully during baking, and their slight tartness balances the sweetness of the pie.
Using cold, cubed butter for the streusel topping is key to achieving that desirable crumbly texture. As it bakes, it creates pockets of deliciousness.
All-purpose flour is used in both the filling to slightly thicken the apple juices and in the streusel to create the perfect crumbly topping.
Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the apple filling for an extra layer of warmth.
For a richer crumb topping, a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts would be a delightful addition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American