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A close-up shot of a slice of Dutch apple pie served on a plate, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. The contrast of the warm, spiced apple filling and the cold, creamy ice cream makes it look absolutely irresistible.

Apple Crumb Pie Recipe

This homemade Apple Crumb Pie features a buttery, flaky crust, a soft cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a golden, crunchy crumb topping. A perfect balance of sweetness and warmth in every bite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 495
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
Filling:
  • 8 granny smith apples
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Peeler & corer
  • Knife & cutting board
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Make the filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    An overhead shot of a large mixing bowl filled with freshly peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples. The apples are coated in sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a glossy, spiced mixture, ready to be used in the pie.
  3. Prepare the crumb topping: Mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in chilled butter until crumbly.
    A close-up shot of a separate mixing bowl containing flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cold cubes of butter are being cut into the mixture with a pastry cutter, forming a crumbly, textured topping for the pie.
  4. Assemble the pie: Spread the apple filling evenly into the crust and sprinkle the crumb topping over it.
    A close-up shot of hands generously sprinkling the buttery crumb topping over the apple filling. The texture looks chunky and golden, contrasting with the spiced apple slices underneath.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
    A mid-range shot of the assembled Dutch apple pie placed inside a hot oven. The heat radiates from the interior as the crumb topping starts to crisp, and the apple filling begins to bubble around the edges.
  6. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
    An overhead shot of a 9-inch pie crust in a dish, with the spiced apple filling spread evenly inside. The apple slices are layered beautifully, ready to be topped with the crumb mixture before baking.
  7. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
    A close-up shot of a slice of Dutch apple pie served on a plate, topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream. The contrast of the warm, spiced apple filling and the cold, creamy ice cream makes it look absolutely irresistible.