The Best Apple Crumble Pie I’ve Ever Had
This apple crumble pie is the definition of fall comfort, featuring a thick, buttery brown sugar crumble instead of a top crust.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Wooden spoon
- 9-inch pie dish
- pastry cutter
- rolling pin
- Pie crust shield
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour [spooned & leveled]
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ¼ cup ice-cold water plus more as needed
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
- 1 Tablespoon milk for egg wash
Crumble Topping
- ½ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour [spooned & leveled]
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
Filling
- 10 cups apple slices (about 8 large peeled and cored apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour [spooned & leveled]
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Pie Assembly
- Make the pie dough for the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and stir until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface and form into a disc. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and walnuts. Stir in melted butter and refrigerate.
- Roll out the chilled pie dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch diameter. Place it in a 9-inch pie dish and flute the edges.
- Make the filling: Combine apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, stirring until coated.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Place a baking sheet on bottom rack. Spoon apple filling into crust and sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then shield edges and reduce temperature to 375°F (191°C) for an additional 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
This pie can be made a day in advance and keeps well. Pie crust dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored. Baked pie freezes well for 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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