Easiest Apple Pie

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rustic, single-crust apple pie with a buttery crumb topping that skips the fuss of a top crust.
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This rustic apple pie is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. It features a tender, flaky bottom crust filled with tart, cinnamon-spiced apples that soften into a luscious, jammy filling. Instead of a traditional top crust, it’s crowned with a simple, crunchy brown sugar and butter crumb topping that adds perfect texture and sweetness. ItâÂÂs incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no rolling pin skills for the top, yet delivers all the classic flavors you love. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a sweet treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. ItâÂÂs warm, inviting, and undeniably delicious.

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Easiest Apple Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 455.7

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This rustic apple pie is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. It features a tender, flaky bottom crust filled with tart, cinnamon-spiced apples that soften into a luscious, jammy filling. Instead of a traditional top crust, it&# 226;ÂÂs crowned with a simple, crunchy brown sugar and butter crumb topping that adds perfect texture and sweetness. ItâÂÂs incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no rolling pin skills for the top, yet delivers all the classic flavors you love. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a sweet treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. ItâÂÂs warm, inviting, and undeniably delicious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ðF (200ðC) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. Prepare your pie dough according to package or recipe instructions, then chill it until firm but pliable.
  3. For the crumb topping, whisk together the brown sugar and flour in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then use your fingertips to break it into coarse, 1/4-inch crumbs. Set aside.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
  7. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides.
  8. Trim the excess dough to within 1/2 inch of the rim, then fold the edge under and flute with your fingers.
  9. Peel, core, and slice 2 1/2 lbs of tart apples (like Granny Smith) into 1/2-inch dice.
  10. In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp lemon zest until evenly coated.
  11. Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
  12. Dot the top of the apples with 3 tbsp of cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces.
  13. Sprinkle the prepared crumb topping evenly over the apples and butter.
  14. Place the pie on the bottom rack and bake for 15 minutes.
  15. Reduce the oven temperature to 350ðF (175ðC) and move the pie to the middle rack.
  16. Continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling vigorously.
  17. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 455.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.8g29%
Saturated Fat 11.6g58%
Cholesterol 48.4mg17%
Sodium 14.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 65.2g22%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 19.8g
Protein 6.2g13%

* 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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