Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie Recipe 🍎😃

There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm slice of homemade Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie. With its buttery, flaky crust, juicy cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and sweet, crunchy crumble topping, this pie is the perfect way to celebrate fall or any time you’re craving a classic dessert. Here’s how to make this delicious treat!

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 2-3 tbsp cold water

Pie Filling:

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite baking apples)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Crumble Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

Step 1: Make the Pie Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and butter. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together and forms a ball. The dough should clean away from the sides of the bowl easily.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle about 1/8 inch thick. Use more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
5. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Press it into the bottom and up the sides, then flute the edges with your fingers.
6. Grease the uncooked pie crust with a small amount of butter and flour to prevent sogginess while baking.

Step 2: Prepare the Pie Filling

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sliced apples, flour, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. Toss to coat the apples evenly in the mixture.
2. Spread the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.

Step 3: Make the Crumble Topping

1. In the same mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter (or your hands) to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. You want small, pea-sized clumps of butter throughout the topping.
3. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling.

Step 4: Bake the Pie

1. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the pie crust and the crumble topping are golden brown and the apples are tender.
2. If the edges of your pie start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with a strip of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
3. Once the pie is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

Slice into this beautiful Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie and enjoy it warm. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat. 😋

Cooking Tips

• Apple variety: Use firm apples that hold up well during baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
• Flaky crust: Keep the butter as cold as possible to achieve the flakiest crust. You can even chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
• Make ahead: This pie can be prepared ahead of time and stored at room temperature for a day or in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

This Cinnamon Crumble Apple Pie is a crowd-pleaser with its buttery crust, sweet and spiced apple filling, and crispy topping. It’s the perfect dessert to impress your guests or simply enjoy with your family. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or indulging in a mid-week treat, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Enjoy! 😃🍏🍂