Description
Scrumptious homemade apple crumble pie delivers classic comfort from grandma’s kitchen. Warm spices and buttery crust invite hungry families to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 6–8 apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and carefully position the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring even coverage along the bottom and sides.
- Carefully prepare the apples by peeling, removing cores, and slicing them into uniform pieces to promote even cooking.
- Gently coat the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of lemon juice, thoroughly mixing to distribute the flavors and prevent browning.
- Transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, creating an even layer that fills the dish generously.
- Create the crumble topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and softened butter in a mixing bowl, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Distribute the crumble topping evenly across the apple filling, ensuring complete coverage and a rustic, textured appearance.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and tender, bubbling apple filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your pie.
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Add a pinch of salt to the crumble topping to enhance the overall flavor and balance the sweetness of the brown sugar.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend in both the crust and crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg