Description
This classic Apple Crumble Pie features a flaky unbaked pie crust filled with a spiced apple mixture and topped with a buttery, crumbly topping. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert is perfect served warm or at room temperature, ideally paired with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (unbaked)
Crumble Topping
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cold butter
- ½ cup white sugar
Apple Filling
- 8 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 to 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, then set it aside. This will catch any drips from the pie and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp or flute the edges to shape the crust neatly and keep the filling contained during baking.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a food processor, combine the flour, white sugar, and cold butter cut into pieces. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a crumbly texture, resembling coarse crumbs. This topping will add a rich, crunchy layer over the apples.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with flour, ground cinnamon, and sugar. Make sure the apples are evenly coated to ensure balanced sweetness and spice throughout the pie.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the spiced apple mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly. Then sprinkle the prepared crumble topping generously over the apples to cover the filling completely.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool and set for about 30 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the filling thicken for clean slices.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve the apple crumble pie warm or at room temperature, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired for a delightful contrast of warm and cold.
Notes
- Using cold butter for the crumble topping helps achieve a better texture.
- You can adjust the cinnamon quantity to taste, adding more if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- If fresh apples are not available, frozen sliced apples that are thawed and drained can be used.
- To prevent a soggy bottom crust, ensure apples are well coated with flour before filling.
- Pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
