Apple Crumb Pie
A one crust apple pie with a buttery-cinnamon infused crumble topping
Some folks call it Dutch Apple.
Others, French apple. And some just simply Apple Crumb Pie.
Whatever this pie is called in your home, I bet like ours, it’s a fall favorite!
Because really, what’s not to love?
This pie really has it ALL!
An oh so scrumptious flaky crust. A fall spiced infused apple filling. And last but certainly not least-that super yummy buttery-sweet crumble topping.
So what does it take to create such perfection?
Well for starters..the crust.
If you don’t have time to make your own-go ahead and buy one. There’s no judgment here.
But if you do…then, by all means, do so.
Originally I used the same crust recipe my mom had made and then handed down to me years ago. But I’ve made a few adjustments along the way.
As for the filling. You could just mix the apple with some sugar and spices and call it good, which is what I usually do. Or, whenever I have some on hand, I like to use a jar of my homemade apple pie filling! (Psst. I’ll be sharing a copy of the recipe in our newsletter this week for those of you who subscribe!) 🙂
Either way, the warmth of the spices and the tartness of the apples create a filling that is undeniably fall-inspired.
But what really makes this apple pie over the top is that sweet-buttery crumb topping. In my opinion, it beats two-crust pie hands down!
Of course, that is just my opinion. I’ll let you be the judge!
Here’s the full recipe!
Apple Crumb Pie
A one crust apple pie with a buttery-cinnamon infused crumble topping.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup ice-cold shortening
- 1/2 cup frozen butter (salted)
- 5 Tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 6-8 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Cut shortening, butter, and flour together with a pastry cutter in a large mixing bowl until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal. Do not overmix. Add in cold water. Mix until the dough begins to come together. Pour onto a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper. Flatten down with hand. Place another piece of parchment or wax paper over the dough. Roll out to about 1/8". Spray a 9" pie pan with non-stick spray. Remove the top piece of parchment paper from the dough. Carefully pick up the dough on the parchment paper and place upside down (dough down) in the pie pan. Gently pull the dough away from the parchment and allow it to fall into the pan. Press the dough into place. Cut excess off outside edge. Then prick with a fork. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine apples, sugar, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar, flour, and spices in another mixing bowl using a pastry cutter until butter is peas sized and the mixture is the texture of crumbs.
Preheat oven to 400. Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator. Pour the pie filling into the crust. Sprinkle with the crumb topping. Bake for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven temperature down to 350 and bake for 55-60 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
This Apple Crumb Pie has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember and I just know yours is going to love it too!
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I couldn’t stay away, I decided even if I have given up sugar for a few weeks it doesn’t keep me from reading and looking at images. This looks fantastic and love the idea of a buttered topping instead of crust. Yummy
LOL! You are such a sweetheart, my friend! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by! I do so love your insight and reading your comments always makes me smile!
Wow this looks awesome. I love caramel and apples so this is a recipe I printed and pinned to make. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Terrie! Caramel and apples sound amazing right now! I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious!! I have to try this!!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I hope you enjoy the recipe!!!
Christine
This is such a fabulous crumble. I love the caramel sauce occasionally though, but with Apple who can resist!
Thank you for another amazing recipe. Have a lovely day my friend!
Thank you so much, Hasin! I too LOVE a good crumble! Caramel sauce and apples go hand in hand in our home! LOL! I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Raining here! Time for some apple pie 🙂