WATCH: How to Make an Apple Crumble Pie

 

The great thing about this pie is that you don't have to be neat or tidy when you make it: use your hands to put the crumble together, toss the apples in lemon juice and sugar, then pop the pie into the oven. Digging into these layers will 100% be messy-but that's the whole point of making this easy, fuss-free, no-frills apple crumble pie.

 

 

You can also experiment with additional flavors and ingredients-try spicing those apples with cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg, or throw in a handful of raisins and walnuts into the filling for more sweetness and crunch. Just don't forget to add a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

 

Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

Serves 6 to 8

 

To make the oatmeal crumble:

3 cups rolled oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, lightly packed

1 cup salted butter, softened

 

To make the filling:

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces

4 red apples, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, or to taste

2 teaspoons cinnamon

 

 

1

 Preheat the oven to 350°F.

 

2

Make the oatmeal crumble: Place the softened butter, oats, brown sugar, and flour into a large mixing bowl. Using a large wooden spoon or your hands, mix together until it forms a loose crumble. Set aside in the refrigerator until needed. 

 

3

Make the filling: In a separate mixing bowl, mix the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon together. 

 

4

Arrange the apples in a 9-inch round pie dish. Top generously with the oatmeal crumble mixture, making sure all the apples are covered. 

 

5

Bake for 80 to 90 minutes or until the tops of the pie is completely golden brown. Let cool on a baking rack. The apple crumble pie can be eaten warm or chilled. 

 

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