Apple Crumb Pie

This cozy apple crumb pie is made with a buttery homemade crust, a sweet-tart apple filling, and a golden brown crumb topping. The recipe combines crisp apples, cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice for a perfectly spiced filling, finished with a crunchy, buttery streusel. It’s the ultimate fall dessert, ideal for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a comforting weekend bake, yielding 8–10 delicious slices.

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🍎 Apple Crumb Pie Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature

For the Filling:

• 3 pounds mixed apples (Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

🥮 How To Make Apple Crumb Pie

1. Make the crust: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vinegar and ice water until dough just comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
2. Prepare the crumb topping: In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the softened butter with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill until ready to use.
3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with melted butter, sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
4. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming and crimping edges. Spoon apple filling into crust, mounding slightly in the center. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over apples.
5. Bake the pie: Place pie on a baking sheet and bake 50–60 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
6. Cool and serve: Let pie cool at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Mix apple varieties: Using a blend of sweet and tart apples creates the best flavor balance.
• Chill the dough: Cold butter ensures a flaky, tender crust.
• Don’t overwork the dough: Handle lightly to prevent toughness.
• Use a baking sheet: This catches any juices that bubble over while baking.
• Add a drizzle: Salted caramel sauce or maple glaze makes this pie even more indulgent.

🍦 What To Serve Apple Crumb Pie With?

Apple crumb pie is delicious on its own, but it shines with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For a cozy fall touch, serve it with hot apple cider, chai tea or coffee. It also makes a festive dessert centerpiece for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings.

🎚 How To Store Apple Crumb Pie Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Store covered pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Warm slices in the oven before serving.
• Freeze: Wrap cooled pie tightly in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven to crisp the topping.

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📊 Apple Crumb Pie Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)

• Calories: 410 kcal
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 59g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 33g
• Protein: 4g