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Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

With the leaves turning and the days getting shorter, it's time to start thinking about the perfect fall dessert. An apple pie with crumb topping is the perfect way to end a cozy evening by the fire. And the best part? Making an apple pie with crumb topping is surprisingly easy.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1¼ cups flour
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter cold and cut into little cubes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp ice water

Filling:

  • 6 green medium apples peeled and thinly slice
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Juice from half a lemon

Crumb Topping:

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • ½ cup Butter softened

Instructions
 

Make crust:

  • Add 1 cup flour, butter, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse until it looks like a crumbly mixture.
  • Add in 1 tbsp of ice water, pulsing after each addition, until mixture can be pinched and held together.
  • Place dough on a clean surface and gently work into a round disk, don’t over knead.
  • Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Filling:

  • Cut up apples and place in a bowl along with the sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Mix well to coat the apples and let sit.

Crumb Topping:

  • Combine all 6 ingredients until nicely crumbly.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Take out pie crust and allow to come to room temperature in 5 minutes or so.
  • Roll out into a 12 inch circle on a floured surface, adding flour as necessary to avoid sticking.
  • Place in a 9 inch pie pan and gently press evenly on the sides
  • Add apples and ½ to ¾ cups of excess juice to pie pan.
  • Cover with crumb topping.
  • Use a pie crust ring or foil to cover the crust for the first 40 minutes of baking.
  • Bake for 55 minutes and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before cutting into and serving.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Making an apple pie with crumb topping is a great way to show you care. It is a simple yet delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone. With the right ingredients, techniques, and equipment, anyone can make this classic dessert at home! So, gather your ingredients and roll up your sleeves; it is time to get baking! Enjoy the sweet aroma of homemade apple pie with crumb topping wafting through your kitchen. Bon Appétit!

Nutrition

Serving: 8slicesCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 6gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
Keyword apple, apple pie, crumb
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