Description
Indulge in this quintessential American dessert, featuring a perfectly flaky pie crust filled with crisp, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples. Unlike traditional double-crust pies, this version is crowned with a generous, buttery streusel crumble that bakes to golden, crunchy perfection. It is a harmonious balance of tart, sweet, and spiced flavors, making it the ideal comfort food for any occasion, ensuring a professional, bakery-quality finish at home every time.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 pie crust disk (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a baking sheet on the bottom rack.
Roll the chilled pie dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared pie shell, pressing down slightly to remove gaps.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the apple filling.
Place the pie on the pre-heated baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Using cold butter for the streusel is essential to achieving a crisp, crumbly texture. Ensure the pie cools fully to allow the juices to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg