Crumbly Apple Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rustic, homemade apple pie with a tender crust and crunchy streusel topping
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This Crumbly Apple Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tart Granny Smith apples nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. The filling is spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, while the topping provides a delightful textural contrast with its coarse, sugly streusel. It’s perfect for cozy autumn afternoons, family dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing dessert for holidays. The combination of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors creates a balanced bite that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Simple ingredients come together to make a dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to assemble. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

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Crumbly Apple Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 395.2

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This Crumbly Apple Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tart Granny Smith apples nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. The filling is spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, while the topping provides a delightful textural contrast with its coarse, sugly streusel. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for cozy autumn afternoons, family dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing dessert for holidays. The combination of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors creates a balanced bite that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Simple ingredients come together to make a dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to assemble. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place oven rack in the lowest position and preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204ðC).
  2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the Granny Smith apples.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt for the crust.
  5. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough just comes together.
  7. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
  9. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
  10. Trim the excess dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang, and crimp the edges decoratively.
  11. Spoon the apple filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
  12. In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  13. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry blender or knives until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  14. Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apple filling.
  15. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly.
  16. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  17. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 395.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.6g32%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2438.7mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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