Apple Crumble Pie
A buttery walnut crumble replaces the top crust in this crowd-pleasing apple pie.
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
1h 45m
Servings
1 pie
Calories
420/serving
Difficulty
Medium
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup ice water
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup walnuts
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 cup apples
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pie Crust
Make the Pie Dough
Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Drizzle in the ice water a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together. Shape into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Roll and Line the Pan
Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently to fit. Trim the overhang to about half an inch and crimp the edges decoratively. Brush the edges with egg wash and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Crumble Topping
Prepare the Crumble
Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and chopped walnuts. Pour in the melted butter and mix until everything is evenly moistened. Refrigerate until needed.
Filling and Assembly
Make the Apple Filling
Toss the apple slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla in a large bowl until all the slices are evenly coated.
Assemble and Bake
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet on the bottom rack to catch drips. Spoon the apple filling into the chilled crust, mounding it high in the center. Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, then add a pie shield over the edges and reduce the temperature to 375 degrees. Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes more until the crust is golden and juices are bubbling. Tent with foil if the crumble browns too quickly.
Cool Before Serving
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours so the filling sets properly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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- Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any juices that bubble over.
- A pie shield or strip of foil around the edges prevents over-browning during the long bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What apples work best?
- Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of tart and sweet varieties hold their shape well during baking.
- Why cool for 3 hours?
- The filling needs time to thicken and set. Cutting too early results in a soupy interior.
Recipe inspired by the original at sallysbakingaddiction.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.
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