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Apple Crumble Pie Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert with Rustic Topping

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This apple crumble pie features a mix of tart and sweet apples, tossed with cinnamon and brown sugar, and topped with a rustic oat crumble. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 cups apples (about 6–8 medium apples), peeled, cored, and sliced thin (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rack in the middle position. Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix gently until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together. Add cold butter and work into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until pea-sized clumps form. Stir in nuts if using.
  4. Pour apple mixture into prepared crust, mounding slightly in the center. Scrape out all juices. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples, pressing gently.
  5. Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes, rotating halfway through, until topping is deep golden brown and apples bubble at edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  6. Remove from oven and cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  7. Slice and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Keep butter cold for a crunchy crumble. Let pie cool fully before slicing for clean pieces. For gluten-free, use GF flour and oats. Add nuts or berries for variation. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months.

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