Apple Pie With Walnut Streusel Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pie With Walnut Streusel

• 1 (10-inch) pie crust
• Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• Golden Delicious Apples
• Granulated Sugar
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon milk

How to Make Apple Pie With Walnut Streusel

1. **Make the Streusel Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. **Chill the Topping:** Cover the streusel topping and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. **Prepare the Apple Filling:** Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds) into 1/2-inch wedges.
4. **Toss Apples:** In a large bowl, combine the apple wedges with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
5. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. **Assemble the Pie:** Unfold one 10-inch pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
7. **Fill the Crust:** Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
8. **Partially Cover:** Fold the edges of the pie crust over the filling, leaving the center uncovered.
9. **Bake (First Stage):** Bake for 1 hour, or until the crust is lightly golden.
10. **Add Streusel:** Remove the pie from the oven. Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly over the center of the pie.
11. **Bake (Second Stage):** Brush the crust with 1 tablespoon of milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
12. **Cool and Serve:** Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.