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A slice of apple crumble pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a plate, next to a fork.

Apple Crumble Pie

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 slices
  • Category: Pie
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Make this apple crumble pie recipe with fresh fall apples tossed with cinnamon, sugar, and maple syrup, baked beneath a buttery crumb topping. It’s an easy spin on classic homemade apple pie!


Ingredients

For the crust:

  • ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 ½ cup (210g) All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Ice cold water (additional as needed)

For the filling:

  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 2 medium Gala apples
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (35g) All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (48g) Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (55g) packed Light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (7.5g) Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Maple syrup

For the crumble:

  • 6 tablespoons (85g) Unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/3 cup (46g) All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (55g) packed Light brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (54g) Rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon (2.5g) Cinnamon


Instructions

Make the crust:

  1. Cut the cold butter into 1/2-inch thick cubes. It should be fresh from the fridge.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, and butter in a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is crumbly, but still has large chunks of butter.
  3. Add the egg, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of ice-cold water. Pulse until the dough begins to hold together. If needed, add additional water 1 teaspoon at a time.
  4. Turn the dough out onto the counter. Press it into a ball, then flatten it into a disc about 5 inches wide. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for a minimum of 60 minutes.
  5. Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface, rolling from the center to the edges and rotating occasionally. Roll it out so it’s about 11” in diameter, leaving you at least 1 inch on each side of the pie plate.
  6. Place the dough into a 9-inch pie plate and fold under the excess edges, then crimp the edges. Refrigerate the dough while you prepare your pie filling up to 60 minutes is best after rolling.
  7. Preheat to oven to 375°

Make the filling:

  1. Peel and slice the apples about 1/8” thick and toss with the lemon juice.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, and then toss the apples thoroughly in the dry ingredients. Finally, drizzle the maple syrup over top and add to the prepared crust.

Assemble the topping and bake:

  1. Dice the butter into small pieces and combine with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or two forks and press the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles a crumbly mixture and the butter is broken down into smaller pieces.
  2. Next, add the rolled oats and cut them into the flour mixture. Once it’s roughly combined, use your hands to start pressing the mixture into larger pieces.
  3. Sprinkle over prepared pie filling once it’s been added to the crust. 
  4. Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes. Cool before serving. Once cooled, keep covered.


Notes

  • Make it gluten-free. You can easily make this pie gluten-free by swapping out the all-purpose flour with a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour and using gluten-free oats in the topping. Try my easy gluten-free pie crust recipe.
  • The original recipe had 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, which seemed to be too much for most people, so I’ve reduced it to 1 tablespoon. 
  • Save time by preparing the crumble topping while the pie crust is chilling.
  • Chill the crust- For optimal crust shape, chill the dough a second time for up to 60 minutes after shaping in the pan. 

Storage

  • Fridge. Let your pie cool to room temperature, then cover it tightly and store it in the fridge for 4-5 days. If you’d like, warm slices in the microwave before serving.
  • Freezer. Let your apple crumble pie cool to room temperature, then wrap it tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap. Freeze the pie for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or at room temperature before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 492
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 163mg
  • Fat: 21/4g
  • Carbohydrates: 70.5g
  • Fiber: 6.2g
  • Protein: 5.8g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg