Description
Delightful Homemade Apple Crumble Pie captures the essence of comfort baking with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples nestled beneath a buttery, crumbly topping. Warm slices promise pure satisfaction, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and position the rack in the middle of the oven.
- Gently press the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges for a decorative finish.
- Combine apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, then mix in sugars, spices, salt, and flour until apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the pie crust, arranging slices to create an even layer.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour, brown sugar, and oats, then incorporate softened butter until the mixture forms coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Generously distribute the crumble topping across the apple filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your pie.
- Toast the oats briefly before adding to the crumble topping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by sprinkling a thin layer of ground almonds or breadcrumbs before adding the apple filling, which absorbs excess moisture.
- Adjust the spice level by experimenting with additional warm spices like cardamom or ginger for a personalized twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg