Best 11 Creamy Apple Crumb Pie Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few can rival the allure of a creamy apple crumb pie. Its golden-brown crust encases a symphony of flavors and textures, with tender apples bathed in a velvety custard and topped with a crown of buttery crumbles. Whether you're seeking a comforting treat for a family gathering or a showstopping finale to a special occasion dinner, this classic dessert is sure to delight and satisfy. Let us embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect creamy apple crumb pie, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC APPLE CRUMB PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
3 pounds mixed apples (such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Gala), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Whisk the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl. Rub the butter pieces into the flour using your fingers until pea-size pieces form. Drizzle in the vinegar and ice water; stir gently with a fork to combine. If the dough doesn't hold together when you squeeze it, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a disk; wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang, then tuck the overhanging dough under itself; crimp the edges with a fork. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the crumb topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers until no longer floury and crumbs form. Freeze until ready to use.
  • Make the filling: Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat to 400˚. Mix the apples, melted butter, both sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Spoon the filling into the chilled pie crust. Pat the crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake the pie on the hot baking sheet until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚ and bake until the apples are completely soft when pierced with a paring knife, 60 to 80 more minutes. (If the topping is getting too dark, cover loosely with foil.) Transfer the pie to a rack to cool completely.

APPLE CRUMB PIE



Apple Crumb Pie image

You can add walnuts and raisins to this apple crumb pie to make it even dreamier!

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) pie shell
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place sliced apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, if desired. In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle mixture over apples and toss until apple slices are evenly coated. Stir in raisins and walnuts (optional). Transfer mixture into pastry shell.
  • In a small bowl ,mix together 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apple filling. Cover top loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 139.2 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

CREAMY APPLE CRUMB PIE



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I revised this classic apple pie recipe from a church cookbook. I knew it was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for a copy. Linda Pawelski, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
6 cups diced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate or cast-iron skillet with crust; flute edges. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and allspice. Fold in the apples. Combine sour cream and vanilla; stir into apple mixture. Spoon into crust., For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling., Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE CREAM PIE



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The addition of whipping cream makes this pie an irresistible change from other versions of this traditional dessert.-Eilene Bogar, Minier, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place apples in pastry shell. Combine the sugar, flour and cream until smooth; pour over apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE CREAM PIE



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This is a family favorite.

Provided by Kay Conner

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups thinly sliced apples
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups half-and-half
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place apples in pie shell. Mix together sugar, flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over apples in shell.
  • Melt the butter stir into the cream; pour liquids over apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven until apples are tender, filling is bubbling, and crust is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate to allow filling to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 183.4 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

APPLE-SOUR CREAM CRUMB PIE



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After a brief time in a 450-degree oven, this pie bakes at 350 degrees. You'll want to use an oven thermometer to monitor the temperature. Because of the dense filling, a long cooling time is essential before slicing and serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 stick plus 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
16 ounces sour cream
2 eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 Golden Delicious apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Make the pie dough: Combine flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a food processor, and pulse to blend. Add butter, pulsing until pea-size clumps form. With machine running, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture just comes together. Shape dough into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
  • Roll out dough into a 15-inch round (1/4 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 10-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, and fold under, pressing onto rim of pie plate. Use your fingers to create a scalloped edge if desired. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Make the crumb topping: Whisk together sugars, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter, and combine with a fork or pastry cutter. Stir in walnuts, and press filling into large clumps with your hands; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with 2 racks in lower third.
  • Make the filling: Whisk together granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add apples, tossing to coat. Place apple mixture in crust.
  • Place an empty rimmed baking sheet on lowest oven rack to catch any drips, then bake pie 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and bake until apples are golden brown in places, juices are bubbling, and crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove topping from refrigerator, and crumble over hot filling. Bake until topping is browned and set, apples are tender, and bottom crust is thoroughly baked, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, 3 to 4 hours.

APPLE CRUMBLE PIE



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Tart apples, sweet raisins, and a crumb topping make for a blue-ribbon dessert. Pack the apples in tightly to minimize gaps between filling and crust once the pie is baked.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Our Favorite Pie Crust
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 pounds Granny Smith apples (8 to 10)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Work with fingers until large clumps form; freeze.
  • On a lightly floured piece of wax paper or parchment paper, roll dough into a 14-inch circle. Carefully fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, gently lowering dough into bottom and sides of pie plate without stretching (you will have a 2-inch overhang all around). Refrigerate.
  • Place lemon juice in a large bowl. Peel, core, and slice apples 1/8 inch thick, transferring them to the bowl as you work. Add granulated sugar, raisins, cinnamon, remaining 1/4 cup flour, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to combine. Transfer apple mixture to pie crust, pressing in firmly. Fold dough overhang over filling, pleating it as you work your way around pie; press dough firmly against filling.
  • Bake 45 minutes, then sprinkle apple filling with crumb topping. Continue to bake until golden and bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes more. Cool at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g

CRUNCHY CRUMB APPLE PIE



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There are lots of apples in this pie, but they cook down during baking. Really good topped with vanilla ice cream. The last time i made this pie My husband and mother inlaw ate it all before I was able to get one slice of it at all.I think I got this recipe actually from womansday in 2003.

Provided by LynnL

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pie crust
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats (optional)
7 tart apples, medium to large (about 3 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Have a 9-in pie shell in a pie plate and on a baking sheet.
  • Place oven rack in the lowest position in the oven.
  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Topping: Mix flour, sugars and cinnamon in a medium bowl. cut in butter (or rub with fingertips) until mixture forms moist, coarse crumbs that clump together.
  • Filling: Peel, halve and core apples. Cut in 1/8-in.-thick slices.
  • place in a large bowl, add lemon juice and toss to coat. mix remaining ingredients in small bowl, sprinkle over apple slices and toss to coat.
  • Layer apples slices in pie shell, mound them higher in the center. Pat topping evenly over apples to form a top crust. Plce pie on baking sheet to catch any drips.
  • Bake 15 minutes. reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake for 45 minutes longer or until skewwe meets some resistance when center of pie is pierced and topping is golden brown. Cool copletely on wire rack before seving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 190.6, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 47.4, Protein 2.4

SOUR CREAM APPLE PIE WITH CRUMB TOPPING



Sour Cream Apple Pie With Crumb Topping image

Make and share this Sour Cream Apple Pie With Crumb Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by motherof4boys

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) frozen unbaked pie shells (or your own recipe)
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Beat together sour cream, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and egg. Add apples, mixing carefully to coat well.
  • Pour filling into a pie shell and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minute.
  • While pie is cooking mix together all ingredients for crumb topping until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Remove pie from oven and sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for a hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 260.5, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 35, Protein 4

APPLE CRUMB PIE



Apple Crumb Pie image

Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Crust
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
5 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
3 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 10 medium), peeled, cored, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup applesauce
Topping
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Mix flour and salt in processor. Add butter and shortening; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water over. Process until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic. Chill 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold overhang under. Crimp edges decoratively. Pierce bottom of crust all over with fork. Freeze crust 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep frozen.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line crust with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and foil. Bake until golden and set, about 10 minutes longer. Cool.
  • For filling:
  • Toss apples and lemon juice in medium bowl. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Add apples; sauté until coated with cinnamon butter and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk cider and cornstarch in small bowl. Add to apples. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Transfer apple mixture to large bowl. Mix in applesauce. Cool completely. (Crust and filling can be made 1 day ahead. Cover crust; let stand at room temperature. Cover and chill filling.)
  • For topping:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using fingertips, rub all ingredients in bowl until moist clumps form.
  • Place filling in crust. Sprinkle topping over apples. Bake until topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

APPLE CRUMB PIE



Apple Crumb Pie image

Categories     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

PIE DOUGH
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water, or as needed
FILLING
4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
4 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
Juice of 1 lemon
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of table salt
CRUMB TOPPING
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 packed cup light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of table salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the pie dough: Pulse the flour with the sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and shortening, and pulse just until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the ice water, and process until the dough just starts to form a ball. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and knead gently for 1 minute. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The crust can be prepared a day ahead. Soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer dough to a 9-inch ceramic or glass deep-dish pie pan, and roll a rolling pin over the pan to trim the overhang. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the pie shell all over, and refrigerate until firm, at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the filling: Toss the apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Let the apple mixture sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes, then mound it in the pie shell.
  • For the topping: Mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until it forms pea-sized lumps. Stir in the pecans.
  • To assemble: Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the mounded filling in the chilled pie crust, and place on a sheet tray. (The dish will be so full that you may need to press the topping on around the edges. Juice will definitely overflow the pie plate.) Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the apples are tender and juicy. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm. Top each slice with vanilla ice cream.

Tips:

- For the perfect crumb topping, use a combination of oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. - To prevent a soggy bottom crust, pre-bake the crust for 10-15 minutes before filling it. - If you don't have a pastry blender, use two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture for the crust. - To keep the apples from browning, toss them with lemon juice or ascorbic acid before adding them to the pie. - To prevent the pie from boiling over, place a baking sheet underneath the pie plate before baking. - To check if the pie is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the filling. If it comes out clean, the pie is done. - Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This creamy apple crumb pie is easy to make and simply delicious. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and crunchy crumb topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. You can enjoy this pie on its own or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. No matter how you choose to serve it, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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