How to Make Apple Crumb Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something so comforting about the warm, sweet aroma of a freshly baked apple pie wafting through the kitchen. And when that apple pie is topped with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping, it takes the classic dessert to a whole new level of deliciousness. This is why apple crumb pie is a beloved favorite among pie enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike.

What makes apple crumb pie so irresistible is the combination of tender, spiced apples and a sweet, crumbly topping. The juicy, tart...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place sliced apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over apples and toss until evenly coated. Stir in raisins and walnuts; transfer mixture into pie shell.
  • Mix 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Blend in butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over apple filling. Cover top of pie loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 139mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 261mg