As American as apple pie, right? As much as I love all things British, the good ole American apple pie is the way to my heart. And my friend JJ just upped those stakes by makes this delicious little apple crumb pie version that will knock your socks off! The crumb topping alone just might make your day.
So if you have a few spare apples lying around, whip that apron out and get to work. You’ll end up with a tiny twist on a classic!
The Best Apple Crumb Pie Recipe on the Planet
Ingredients
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- For the crust: {you’ll only need half of this recipe so you can freeze the other crust for later}
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup vegetable shorting {I used Crisco}
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- For the filling:
- 6 large apples (, cored, peeled, and sliced)
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- For the crumb topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine pie crust ingredients together, divide in half, roll into a ball, use the palm of your hand to flatten crust to about 1 inch. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Roll out 1 crust and line a 9 or 10-inch pie plate with the pastry and crimp the edges.
- Combine all filling ingredients together and then toss with apples. Mound the apple mixture into the prepared pie plate, pressing down to eliminate as much air between apples as possible.
- Using your fingers, cut the butter into the other topping ingredients. Pour crumb mix loosely over the apples.
- Bake the pie on the lowest oven rack for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. If you notice the crust starts to get too dark, cover with foil. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream or gobble it up plain.
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Gina D. says
One question about the pie directions: It says bake on the lowest oven rack. Is this referring to an oven that has it’s element on the top of the oven, like an electric? I have a gas oven, and the gas burner is on the bottom of the oven, and I wonder if this would burn the pie being so close to the burner. Thanks!
Sue says
I have just switched from an electric stove to a gas one, and have been wondering this same thing. I don’t bake much so I haven’t experimented with it yet. Want to see what Mavis says!
PattyB says
I grew up cooking and baking on a gas stove. I had major adjustments to make when I found myself with electric. (I still hate electric.) We always used the 2nd to bottom level for baking and almost all of our roasting in the oven.
Gina D. says
Thank you, PattyB. I thought the very bottom sounded a bit low for my oven.
Aislinn says
You’re speaking my language now, Mavis. Yum!
Earlene says
I love apple pie, I will try this one! I’ve had really fantastic apple pie that you dream about later and really horrible. Hope this is a wonner!
Kathy says
Except for the walnuts (MAJOR tree nut allergy boo), this is how I make mine! Like you said Mavis, it is the most deliciouse apple crumb pie on the planet.
Amy says
Can you tell me how many cups of sliced apples this would be?
Amy says
Can I put this together freeze and bake later?