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!
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.
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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.
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
Place butter, sugar and flour in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until mixture is pea sized. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine sliced apples, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
Place apple mixture in unbaked pie crust and sprinkle crumble mixture over top. Bake until bubbly and golden brown.
FAQs
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.
You can but you don't have to. Use your favorite refrigerated or frozen one. Bonus points if it is already in the pan.
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.
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.
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Recipe
Apple Crumble Pie
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.
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Nutrition
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A great looking pie.
Your Dad will be asking for one soon.
Thanks, Mom!
Positively gorgeous!! I'm so ready for apple season!
Ne too, Megan! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
You did not include an oven temperature with this recipe. I am making this tonight and hoping that 350* will work.
Kari, so sorry I missed that. Yes, it is 350. Recipe is now updated. Thanks for catching that!
Please tell me what does the T means is it teaspoon or tablespoon I need to know I want to make the Apple pie
Yes, the T is tablespoon and the t is teaspoon. Hope that helps! Enjoy!