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    Home » Desserts » Apple Crumble Pie

    Published: Sep 22, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Apple Crumble Pie

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    Apple Crumble Pie is easy and delicious! Layers of sliced apples topped with a buttery crumble topping make this easy apple dessert a family favorite any time of year. The hardest part is slicing the apples and waiting for it to bake!

    Apple pie in white baking dish. this recipe

    It's fall.

    And that makes it a great time to spend some time in the kitchen making an Easy Apple Crumble Pie that tastes just like grandma used to make.

    It's also a time where there are 2 clear camps. Team Apple and Team Pumpkin. Which are you?

    We are clearly Team Apple in this house. Anything apple quickly disappears and these Cinnamon Apple Bars and Baked Apple Oatmeal are always winners, but this Apple Crumble Pie is the most requested dessert any time of year.

    Jump to:
    • Why this Apple Crumble Pie recipe is unique
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • Expert Tips for the Best Apple Crumble Pie
    • More Apple Recipes
    • Recipe

    Why this Apple Crumble Pie recipe is unique

    • Making double crust pies is intimidating. This one crust pie with the crumble topping is super easy to make and is very forgiving.
    • Apples are readily available year round! Use a Granny Smith (or your favorite baking apple) any time of year to make this delicious dessert.
    • The ingredient list is short and consists of pantry staples.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few ingredients to make this easy apple dessert.

    ingredients for apple crumble pie.

    A few ingredient notes:

    • Apples: Choose your favorite baking apple for this pie. I love to use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
    • Crust: You can make your own crust from scratch or purchase refrigerated dough from the grocery store.

    Instructions

    Butter, flour and sugar blended in a food processor.

    Place butter, sugar and flour in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until mixture is pea sized. Set aside.

    Sliced apples, cinnamon, flour and sugar mixed together in glass bowl.

    In a large bowl combine sliced apples, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.

    Unbaked apple pie with crumble topping in white pie plate.

    Place apple mixture in unbaked pie crust and sprinkle crumble mixture over top. Bake until bubbly and golden brown.

    FAQs

    What are the best apples for apple crumble pie?


    If it is fall and prime apple season, I'll use a mix of Haralson and Granny Smith. Any other time of year I stick to a Granny Smith. Nothing holds its shape better when it bakes and the mouth watering tartness is balanced out with the sweet crumb topping.

    Do I have to make the crust from scratch?


    You can but you don't have to. Use your favorite refrigerated or frozen one. Bonus points if it is already in the pan.

    Can you make the crumble topping without a food processor?


    If you don't have a food processor, you can mix the butter flour and sugar together with a pastry blender or two forks until it is in pea-sized crumbs.

    piece of apple crumble pie on plate with vanilla ice cream.

    Expert Tips for the Best Apple Crumble Pie

    • Adjust the cinnamon according to your taste. If you love a strong cinnamon flavor, add an extra half of a tablespoon of cinnamon.
    • Pile those apples high in the crust! It always amazes me how much the apples bake down when cooking.
    • If you are craving a double crust pie instead of the crumble topping, simply use a second pie crust in its place. Just be sure to cut some slits in the top for steam to escape.

    More Apple Recipes

    All things apple are always a hit with us! Here are some of our favorites.

    • bowl filled with fruit crisp and vanilla ice cream.
      Apple Rhubarb Crisp
    • Glass of apple cider sangria garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
      Apple Cider Sangria
    • Cranberry Apple Chutney
    • A bowl filled with Apple cream cheese dip and sliced apples on plate.
      Cream Cheese Apple Dip

    Need more sweet treats? Look at all of our dessert recipes.

    
    
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    Recipe

    apple crumble pie in white baking dish.

    Apple Crumble Pie

    Garnish With Lemon
    Filled with apples and cinnamon, this Apple Crumble Pie tastes just like grandma used to make!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Cooling time 30 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 427 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Pie Plate
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Peeler
    • Chef's Knife

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pie crust, unbaked

    Crumble Topping

    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ cup butter, cold
    • ½ cup white sugar

    Apple Pie Filling

    • 8 cups peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 3 tbsp flour
    • 1-1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
    • Put crust in 9-inch pie plate. Flute or crimp edges to fit.
      1 pie crust,

    Crumble Topping

    • Place flour, sugar and butter in a food processor and pulse until crumbly in texture.
      ½ cup flour, ½ cup butter,, ½ cup white sugar

    Apple Pie

    • Place sliced apples in a large bowl. Add flour, cinnamon and sugar and toss well to coat.
      8 cups peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples, 3 tbsp flour, 1-1½ tbsp ground cinnamon, ¾ cup sugar
    • Pour apples in prepared crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle crumble mixture over top.
    • Place pie on prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes or until lightly brown and apples are tender. Let pie sit for 30 minutes before serving.
    • Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Notes

    • Use your favorite baking apple or a combination of sweet and tart apples for best flavor. 
    • Adjust the cinnamon according to your taste. If you love a strong cinnamon flavor add an extra half of a tablespoon of cinnamon.
    • Pile those apples high in the crust! It always amazes me how much the apples bake down when cooking.
    • If you are craving a double crust pie instead of the crumble topping, simply use a second pie crust in its place. Just be sure to cut some slits in the top for steam to escape.

    VIDEO

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 5gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    About Lisa

    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    Comments

    1. Mom says

      September 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      A great looking pie.
      Your Dad will be asking for one soon.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        September 18, 2014 at 6:37 am

        Thanks, Mom!

        Reply
    2. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Positively gorgeous!! I'm so ready for apple season!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        September 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm

        Ne too, Megan! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kari says

      November 12, 2013 at 6:07 pm

      You did not include an oven temperature with this recipe. I am making this tonight and hoping that 350* will work.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 12, 2013 at 7:57 pm

        Kari, so sorry I missed that. Yes, it is 350. Recipe is now updated. Thanks for catching that!

        Reply
    4. Eartha says

      November 06, 2013 at 4:23 am

      Please tell me what does the T means is it teaspoon or tablespoon I need to know I want to make the Apple pie

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 06, 2013 at 7:31 am

        Yes, the T is tablespoon and the t is teaspoon. Hope that helps! Enjoy!

        Reply

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