Description
A classic Dutch Apple Crumble Pie with tender skillet-cooked apples and a buttery crumb topping, perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 homemade single pie crust (1 sheet of pie dough)
- 5 pounds apples (about 11 large; a mix like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (for crumble)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for crumble)
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep apples: Peel and thinly slice apples (about 1/8 inch). Work one apple at a time to avoid browning; add each sliced apple to a skillet with lemon zest and juice.
- Add dry filling ingredients to cold skillet: sprinkle sugars, flour, and spices. Mix gently.
- Cook the filling: Heat skillet over medium for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes until apples are fork tender.
- Chill filling: Spread apples and juices on a sheet pan and cool completely.
- Chill crust: Roll out pie dough into a dish, crimp edges, and chill.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 425°F for 20-30 minutes.
- Make crumble: Whisk flour, sugars, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until sandy.
- Assemble: Place cooled apple filling in pie shell and top with crumble.
- Par-bake: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Lower to 350°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finish baking: Add remaining crumble, shield crust, and bake until golden for 25-35 minutes.
- Cool: Let pie cool for about 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Best served with vanilla ice cream. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American