Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

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Make this apple crumble pie recipe, with a combination of tender, spiced apples and a buttery, golden crumble topping, for a truly unforgettable dessert.

The filling is sweetened with sugar and a touch of warm cinnamon, while the topping—a blend of flour, oats, butter, and brown sugar—adds a delightful crunch and a hint of caramelized sweetness.

This recipe for crumble top apple pie is the perfect choice for any occasion, offering a blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

a slice of apple crumble pie recipe on a white plate with a fork, and the remaining pie in the background

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Apple Crumble Pie is the apple-solute best dessert for any occasion.

  • This recipe offers a the best of both dessert worlds – apple pie and apple crumble.
  • It is a cozy and comforting dessert that is also extra indulgent.
  • This recipe for apple crumble pie is so versatile and can be enjoyed after holiday dinner, a family gathering, or just any time of year.
  • Customize this recipe with homemade pie crust, and your favorite apples, for a dessert you can call your own.
apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, rolled oats and flour assembled on a wooden board to make apple crumble pie recipe

Simple Ingredients

Apple Filling: The heart of this pie is a luscious apple filling made with freshly sliced apples, sugar, flour, and warm spices. I like Macintosh apples, but you can use any variety you like. Cinnamon is added to enhance the natural flavor of the fruit, and a touch of flour thickens the mixture, for a soft and juicy consistency.

Crumble Topping: The topping is super easy to make with flour, rolled oats, cold butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. This mixture creates a golden-brown layer with a satisfying crunch.

apple crumble pie recipe, with apples sliced and placed in a pie crust before the topping is applied

Customize Your Crumble Top Apple Pie

Apple Varieties: Experiment with different apple varieties. Try Granny Smith for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste. Fuji are extra sweet or choose Pink Lady for a more tangy kick.

Additional Spices: Elevate the flavor by adding nutmeg, cardamom, or a sprinkle of allspice. This homemade apple pie spice makes a nice addition to this recipe.

Topping Add-Ins: For extra texture, mix in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Prefer something fruity? Toss dried cranberries or raisins into the filling.

Diet-Friendly Options: Use gluten-free flour and oats for a gluten-free version, or swap in plant-based butter for a dairy-free alternative.

apple crumble pie recipe assembled in a clear pie dish before being baked

How To Make Apple Crumble Pie

  1. Add topping ingredients to a bowl, and mix until the coarse crumbs hold together slightly. Set aside.
  2. Prepare apples, toss with sugar, flour, and spices.
  3. Pour apple mixture into prepared crust, then sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the top.
  4. Bake as directed (refer to recipe below).
apple crumble pie recipe in a clear pie dish with a slice taken out of it.

Tips for Crumble-lievable Apple Crumble Pie

  • Ensure apple slices are uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Use butter that is as cold as possible for the best crumbly texture.
  • Cover pie with foil if the topping begins to brown too quickly.
  • Serve with some caramel sauce for an even more tasty treat.
apple crumble pie recipe on a white plate, and a spoonful of caramel sauce being drizzled over top

An A-Peeling Way To Store Apple Crumble Pie

Cover the pie with plastic or foil, or in a covered container, and store at room temperature for up to two days. Refrigerate for up to five days.

For longer storage, wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe bag. It can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving for best results.

I truly hope you enjoy this recipe for Apple Crumble Pie! Please leave a comment and rating below.

a slice of apple crumble pie recipe on a white plate with a fork, and the remaining pie in the background
5 from 1 vote

Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

By Donnalea
Servings 8
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour 50 minutes
Total 2 hours 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • large bowl
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust store bought or homemade

Apple Pie Filling

  • 5 large Apples Macintosh, or variety of choice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon , or more to taste

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon , or to taste
  • ½ cup butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix together flour, rolled oats, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Cut cold butter in using a pastry blender, two knives, or just use your fingers. The mixture should be completely mixed and crumbly. Set aside.
  • Peel apples, then core and slice into a large bowl. Sprinkle sugar, flour and cinnamon over the apples and gently toss to combine. Gently fold apple filling into prepared pie shell.
  • Pour the crumble mixture over the apples. Place pie pan on a cookie sheet. Lightly tent with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and bake for another 50-60 minutes or until apples are soft when punctured with a fork.

Notes

  • Cook and cool pie completely before freezing. Or freeze before baking.
  • To bake from frozen, preheat oven to 400°F. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes or until apples are soft. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 5gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Always a favourite this time of year!!!

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