Apple Crumb Pie
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
One of the keys to a perfect apple pie is baking it on the lowest rack position in the oven and on top of a pizza stone to ensure that the crust will not be soggy.
Ingredients
For the pie
- 1crust from a 15-oz package rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust
- 7 cups (1680 ml) sliced, peeled McIntosh apples (about 2-1/2 lb (1.1 kg))
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
For the crumb topping
- 1 cup (240 ml) all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Move oven rack to the lowest position in the oven. Place a pizza stone on the rack.
- Unroll piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edge of the crust.
- Place apples in a large bowl and toss with sugar, flour, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl mix crumb topping ingredients of flour, sugars, cornmeal, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until combined and crumbs form.
- Transfer apple mixture to the piecrust-lined pie plate. Sprinkle with crumb topping. To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie with foil. Place pie on a parchment lined baking sheet Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 20 minutes more or until apples are tender and filling is bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe move the oven rack to the lowest position and use a pizza stone?
The excerpt specifically identifies this as the key to a perfect apple pie: placing the pie on the lowest rack with a pizza stone underneath ensures intense bottom heat that cooks the crust through and prevents sogginess. The pie bakes at 375°F for a total of 60 minutes — 40 minutes covered in foil, then 20 minutes uncovered.
Why does the crumb topping include cornmeal?
The crumb topping calls for 1 tbsp of cornmeal alongside 1 cup flour, ? cup brown sugar, ? cup granulated sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon, all bound with 6 tbsp melted butter. The cornmeal adds a subtle crunch and a slightly coarser texture that keeps the crumble from turning entirely soft as it bakes over the juicy filling. 
Why should the edge of the crust be covered with foil for the first 40 minutes?
The instructions say to cover the edge of the pie crust with foil at the start and remove it for the final 20 minutes. The crust edge is thin and close to the heat source; the foil prevents it from over-browning before the apple filling is fully tender and the crumb topping is done.
This is the simplest and easiest apple crumb pie which should be tried as soon as possible…I am glad that I came across your blog and I found this to be the best pie…
Thanks for your kind comments Asiya! I am glad you enjoyed my recipe – it is a keeper :)