And don't get us started on the merits of a flaky, buttery crust.
Apple Crumb Pie
You can use frozen cranberries if you prefer.
Recipe Summary Apple Crumb Pie
You can add walnuts and raisins to this apple crumb pie to make it even dreamier!Ingredients | Christmas Pie Recipes Best
1 (9 inch) pie shell
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup raisins (Optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
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.
Info | Christmas Pie Recipes Best
prep:
30 mins
cook:
50 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
