Here’s a classic Apple Crumble Pie recipe—think tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble. Perfect for cozy desserts!
Ingredients
For the Pie Filling:
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (helps thicken the filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Prepare Crumble Topping:
- In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Pie:
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour apple mixture into the crust, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until apples are tender and the crumble is golden brown.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the pie cool for at least 20–30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Tips
- Apple Variety: A mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp or Fuji) apples gives the best flavor.
- Crispier Topping: Add 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the crumble.
- Make Ahead: The crumble topping can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut one-bowl version that combines the crumble and filling for even faster prep—still rich and delicious!
Do you want me to do that?
