Description
This easy apple pie features a delightful graham cracker crust and a sweet crumb topping, filled with tender, cinnamon-kissed apples. It’s a comforting, hug-in-a-bite dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a delicious twist on a classic without the fuss of traditional pie dough.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) store-bought graham cracker crust
2 pounds apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crumb Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
Pour the apple filling into the store-bought graham cracker crust.
Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
Let the pie cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter for the crumb topping is very cold for the best texture.
If you prefer a softer crust, you can pre-bake the graham cracker crust for 5-8 minutes before adding the filling. However, the article implies using it as is.
This pie is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 454
- Sugar: estimated 40g
- Sodium: estimated 150mg
- Fat: estimated 20g
- Saturated Fat: estimated 12g
- Carbohydrates: estimated 70g
- Fiber: estimated 3g
- Protein: estimated 2g
- Cholesterol: estimated 45mg