With fall just arrived, the new crop of apples will soon be here. There is just something about those yummy fresh crisp apples you can get in the fall. When I think of apples I think of yummy apple pie. I think you will like this yummy apple crumble pie recipe too.
I love that this apple crumble pie recipe has the crisp topping. It reminds me of apple crisp placed into pie crust. I like to start with a good baking apple, like granny smith apples. The tart flavor to them I think balances out the crisp and sweet crumble topping. Making for a delicious crunch with a slightly tart hint as you take a bite.
My great grandma used to make the best apple pies. They were also so delicious. She hardly had to measure anything when she baked. She just knew how much to add into each recipe. I know with recipes I make often this is how I tend to bake too. Most of the time she would make a regular apple pie but on occasion we would have the apple crumble pie. Which was always equally as good.
What you’ll Need to Make this Apple Crumble Pie Recipe
Apples, thinly sliced, about 4-5 cups for an 8-inch pie
Sugar
Nutmeg
Single Pie Crust
Butter or Dairy Free Margarine
Brown Sugar
Flour
How to Make an Apple Crumble Pie
Step one
Place the pie crust into the pie plate and flute the edge. You can make your own crust or buy a ready made crust. I’ve found dairy free pie crusts in the refrigerator section of the grocery store.
Step Two
Add the apples, sugar, flour, and nutmeg to a bowl. Stir to combine and then place into the pie crust.
Step Three
Make the crumble topping. Mix the brown sugar and flour together in a medium size bowl. Cut in the butter (or dairy-free margarine if you need to eat dairy free like our family) until you have a crumbly mixture.
Step Four
Add the crumble topping to the pie and press it into the apples.
Step Five
Bake in a 400-degree oven for 40-50 minute or until apples are tender and pie crumble topping is crisp and brown.
Here’s the printable recipe to make it easy for you to add it to your recipe file,
Delicious Apple Crumble Pie
Shelly
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Ingredients
- Single Pie Crust
- 4-5 cups of Sliced Apples I like to use granny smith
- 2 tablespoons of Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup Butter or Dairy Free Margarine
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
Place the pie crust into the pie plate and flute the edges
Add the apples, flour, sugar, and nutmeg into a bowl and stir to combine.
Place the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Add the flour and brown sugar to a medium-size bowl and cut in the butter. The mixture should be crumbly.
Place the crumble topping on top of the apples and press into the apples.
Bake in a 400-degree oven, for 40-50 minutes. Or until the apples are tender and the topping is crisp and brown.
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That’s it, that’s all there is to making this delicious apple crumble pie recipe at home. I know some bakers think pies are hard to make, but I think it’s mainly the crust that can be troublesome to some bakers. If you overwork the dough you get a tough crust instead of a light and flaky crust.
If you want to try to make your own pie crust, I’ve included a few tips that have helped me make my own perfect crusts at home. If making your own crusts, keeps you from making the pie, just buy them at the store. The pie will still be delicious and easier to make too.
Here’re a few tips if you’ll be making your own pie crust,
I like to use shortening in my pie crusts because we can’t eat butter. But if you use butter in your crust, cut it into the flour, salt mixture and then once you have the dough made, wrap it and refrigerate it for a little while. It helps to harden up the butter again, making the crust turn out better than if you skip this step.
Don’t be afraid to add water or flour as you are mixing up the pie crust dough. If you find your pie crust dough is a little dry add more water, if it’s a little too wet add a little more flour. You want a nice dough that sticks together but doesn’t stick to everything.
Before you start to roll out your pie crust, be sure to pat the dough out into a circle. Then roll the dough out away from you only. Give the dough a quarter turn and then roll away from you again. Keep repeating the rolling and then turning.
As you are rolling and turning the dough to roll it out, be generous with the flour. There is nothing worse for a pie crust than to be rolled out twice because it stuck to your board or countertop. Use enough flour to keep the pie crust from sticking.
What is your favorite kind of pie to make in the fall? Apple is really one of my favorite pies, but pumpkin is a close second.
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FAQs
In a large bowl, toss together apples, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; transfer to prepared dish. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt until large pieces form. Scatter over filling.
What is crumble topping made of? ›
As its name suggests, crumb topping is a dessert topping. It's a simple mixture of butter, sugar, and flour, and is typically used to top pies or muffins prior to baking for a crunchy, sweet contrast.
What's the difference between apple pie and apple crumble? ›
Dessert-wise, in this case, specifically apple centric, pie would be the apple filling encased in upper and lower pastry sheets with a nice decorative crimp at the join. A crumble is most usually the Apple filling directly in the dish with a crumble topping, most often basically made up of sugar, butter and flour.
Why is my apple crumble not cooking? ›
Either the oven is not hot enough or you don't have enough fat and/or sugar in the topping. This is how you make a ripper Apple Crumble Topping. Give it a good whizz in the kitchen whizz till it crumbles and all comes together.
What is the secret to crunchy crumble? ›
However, we also love adding porridge oats for extra chewiness, as in these recipes for very-berry oat crumble and American-style apple crisp. Chopped and toasted nuts such as pecans, almonds or hazelnuts also make a lovely addition to a traditional crumble, for taste as well as an extra-crunchy texture.
How do you make Aunt Bessie apple crumble mix? ›
Cooking Guidelines
- Place fruit / filling into an ovenproof dish (if using fresh fruit, also add the water and sugar).
- Sprinkle the crumble mix over the fruit / filling and rake with a fork to even out any lumps and level the top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-40 mins until the crumble is golden brown.
First, adding a teaspoon of baking powder to the flour mixture makes the crumble topping more tender. Second, using cold butter and working it into the flour mixture makes for a pastry-like topping reminiscent of pie crust. Pro tip: Crumble topping freezes incredibly well and can be kept on hand for crumble anytime.
What is the difference between streusel and crumble topping? ›
This can't be easier for perfect results every time. If you are wondering what the difference is between crumb topping and streusel, not much is the answer. Both are crumb toppings containing the same ingredients but streusel often has more sugar, cinnamon, nuts and or oats included.
What is apple crumble called in America? ›
Apple crisp is a dessert made with a streusel topping. In the US, it is also called apple crumble, a word which refers to a different dessert in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
What are the best apples for baking apple crumble? ›
When it comes to finding the best apple for your crisp, go with a crisp, tart variety that stands up well to baking, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Or, go for it – try mixing the two together if you've got both on hand. Golden Delicious is another great choice for crisp hausarbeit schreiben lassen kosten.
Yes, peeling the apples needs to be done before making an apple crisp. Unlike the flesh of the apple, baking the skin won't make it tender and delicious. Sure, it'll be less crisp, but more like soggy fish skin than crisp inviting apple skin. A crisp bake with the skin on the apples would be gross.
How do you know when apple crumble is done? ›
Set on a baking tray and put in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the apples feel very soft when you insert a small, sharp knife. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Why is my apple crumble mushy? ›
Use Overripe Fruit
Even if you choose the perfect apple variety, if the fruit is overripe, your apple pie filling will turn to mush.
Can you overcook apple crumble? ›
Check the apple crumble early so the apples don't overcook (or they will turn into applesauce)!
What is the difference between apple crumb and apple crisp? ›
Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.
What's the difference between apple crumble and apple streusel? ›
A crumble is just a crisp without oats in the streusel. It may feature nuts, but the streusel topping is usually a simple combination of butter, flour, and sugar that is more clumpy than that of a crisp.
What is the difference between a crumble and a crisp and a cobbler? ›
Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.
