Apple Pie With Crumb Topping Recipe

This irresistible Apple Pie with Crumb Topping recipe is a family favorite, perfected for Thanksgiving and all year round! Crispy, buttery crumbs perfectly complement a sweet and spiced apple filling. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 408.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Apple Pie With Crumb Topping

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Pie With Crumb Topping

  • Deep Dish Pie Shell
  • 6 medium apples (about 6 cups sliced)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar + ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter

How to Make Apple Pie With Crumb Topping

  1. **Filling:**
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples (about 6 cups).
  4. In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Mix well.
  5. Gently toss the apple slices in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Pour the apple mixture into a 9-inch pie crust.
  7. **Topping:**
  8. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  9. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
  11. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

45g

Carbs

21g