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This Apple Crumb Pie is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special. Warm, spiced, and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
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Apple Crumb Pie

This Apple Crumb Pie is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special. Warm, spiced, and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple Crumb Pie
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 14

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 14.1 oz box refrigerated pie crusts (or sub homemade pie crust dough)

Topping

  • 1/3 cup 70gr granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 75gr packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup 97gr quick oats
  • 1/2 cup 70gr all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 113gr unsalted butter, and chilled and diced into small cubes

Filling

  • 1/3 cup 70gr granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 75gr packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 lbs peeled plus cored and thinly sliced crisp apples (see notes)
  • Glaze optional serve with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 cup 115gr powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon half and half – or more as needed

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and take out a package of pie crusts.
  • Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and unroll the pie crusts on top of each other.
  • Roll the crusts into a rectangle about 17 by 12 inches.
  • Fold the rolled crust in half, then fold it in half again. Transfer it to a jelly roll pan (15 by 10 by 1 inches).
  • Carefully unfold the dough and press it gently into the pan.
  • Trim the edges if necessary, fold the crust underneath, and decorate as desired. You can use a fork to create a pattern if you have little excess crust.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

For the Topping:

  • In a bowl, mix together 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, quick oats, salt, and flour.
  • Add in the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Chill the topping in the refrigerator.

For the Filling:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, place the sliced apples and drizzle lemon juice over them. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
  • Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples and stir to combine.

To Assemble the Pie:

  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Take the topping from the refrigerator and sprinkle it evenly over the apples.

To Bake:

  • Bake the pie for about 40 minutes, covering it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  • The pie is done when the apples are tender when pierced with a toothpick. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  • For the Glaze (or serve with vanilla ice cream):
  • In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and half-and-half. Add more half-and-half, one teaspoon at a time, until the mixture is thick but pourable.
  • Transfer the glaze to a resealable sandwich bag and cut a small tip from one corner to drizzle over the pie.
  • Slice the pie into squares and serve warm.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. I suggest three Granny Smith, three Braeburn, and three Golden Delicious apples. Slice the Granny Smith and Braeburn apples into 1/8-inch thick slices, and the Golden Delicious into 1/4-inch thick slices. You can substitute other similar apples, but make sure to use thin, crisp varieties to ensure they bake through and become tender.