Almost Apple Pie Recipe

This easy, family-favorite recipe delivers the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie with a delightful twist! Perfect for showcasing the sweetness of fall apples, this 'Almost Apple Pie' is incredibly versatile. Baked in an 8x8 inch baking dish (or a pie plate!), it boasts a buttery, crisp crumble topping reminiscent of an apple crisp, yet with the satisfying base of a pie. Quickly assembled with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 435.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.9 (80 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Apple Pie

  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 medium apples (about 6 cups sliced)
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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How to Make Almost Apple Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  4. Peel, core, and slice about 6 medium apples (about 6 cups sliced apples). In a large bowl, toss the apples with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crumb base in the baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the apples. Gently pat down.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

16g

Carbs

24g

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