This apple crunch pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for the autumn season. The pie is made with a flaky pie crust, filled with sweet and tart apples, and topped with a crunchy and buttery crumb topping. It is a comforting and delicious dessert that everyone will love. This recipe requires minimal ingredients and is easy to make. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Interesting Facts
The combination of sweet and tart apples gives this pie a delicious balance of flavors.
The crumb topping adds a nice crunch and buttery taste to the pie.
You can also add some raisins or nuts to the apple filling for extra texture and flavor.
This pie is best served fresh out of the oven, but you can also enjoy it cold the next day.