Description
Homemade apple crumble pie celebrates classic American dessert traditions with layers of sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and buttery streusel topping. Warm slices pair perfectly with vanilla ice cream, inviting you to savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) peeled, sliced apples
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and position the rack in the center.
- Combine apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour in a mixing bowl, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Gently pour the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it uniformly across the base.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly texture.
- Distribute the crumble topping generously and evenly over the apple filling, covering the entire surface.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crumble and bubbling apple filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest and cool for 15-20 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture that holds up during baking.
- Toast the crumble topping ingredients briefly before assembling to enhance the nutty, caramelized flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend in both the filling and crumble topping.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the apple mixture for a subtle, warming depth of flavor that complements the cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg