Description
This Apple Crumble Pie combines tender, spiced apples with a buttery homemade crust and a nutty cinnamon crumble topping. Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or anytime you crave a comforting dessert that tastes like home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pie Filling:
- 1 homemade pie crust (recipe makes 2; freeze one half or halve the recipe)
- 8–10 cups apple slices (¼-inch thick; about 8 medium apples)
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (31g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (94g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- ¾ cup (95g) chopped walnuts
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges, leaving about an inch overhang, then fold and crimp. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling. - Prepare the Apple Filling
In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add flour, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all apple slices are evenly coated with the spice mixture. - Make the Crumble Topping
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and chopped walnuts. Pour in melted butter and stir with a fork until large, crumbly clusters form. It should feel sandy but hold together when pressed. - Assemble the Pie
Spoon the apple mixture into the chilled crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples, pressing gently so it adheres. - Bake the Pie
Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. - Cool and Serve
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Total time includes chilling the crust and resting time after baking.
Active time: ~35 minutes; passive time (cooling and baking): ~55 minutes.
Granny Smith apples are ideal for tart flavor, while Honeycrisp adds natural sweetness.