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A warm slice of apple crumb pie is served on a dessert plate, placed on the white marble cooktop. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melts over the pie, creating an enticing dessert presentation.

The Best Apple Crumb Pie

A delicious twist on classic apple pie, with a crumble topping that adds a sweet, buttery crunch. This homemade apple pie is packed with tart Granny Smith apples and aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 495 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie dish (9-inch)
  • Mixing bowls (for the topping and filling)
  • Fork (for mixing the topping)
  • Peeler, corer, and slicer (or knife)
  • Cookie sheet (for catching any drips)

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 single pie crust prepared or homemade

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed

For the Filling:

  • 8 Granny Smith apples
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

Make The Topping:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
    A glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop is filled with flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Chilled butter cubes are being cut into the mixture with a fork, forming a crumbly texture.
  • Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a fork to cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Prepare the Filling:

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices (about ⅛ inch thick).
    Granny Smith apples are being peeled, cored, and sliced into thin pieces on a wooden cutting board over the white marble cooktop. Nearby, a glass bowl contains the apple slices, which are being tossed with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest (optional), cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.

Assemble the Pie:

  • Place the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Layer the apple mixture into the pie crust, filling it to the top.
  • Pour any leftover juice from the apple mixture over the apples.
  • Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apples, pressing it down lightly.
    A 9-inch pie dish with a rolled-out crust is set on the white marble cooktop. The prepared apple mixture is layered inside, and the crumble topping is being evenly spread over the top, with a hand lightly pressing to secure it.

Bake the Pie:

  • Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet (to catch any drips).
  • Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 45–55 minutes, until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
    The pie dish, resting on a cookie sheet, is placed inside the oven set to 450°F. The crumble topping begins to turn golden brown, and steam rises, hinting at the fragrant baking apples.

Check for Doneness:

  • To ensure the apples are cooked, poke the center of the pie with a fork or knife and check if they are soft all the way through.
    The baked pie sits on the white marble cooktop, fresh from the oven. A fork pierces the center of the pie, testing if the apple filling is tender, while the crumble topping glistens in golden perfection.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
    A warm slice of apple crumb pie is served on a dessert plate, placed on the white marble cooktop. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melts over the pie, creating an enticing dessert presentation.