Description
A rustic apple pie featuring a tart, spiced apple filling topped with a crisp, buttery cinnamon streusel instead of a traditional top crust.
Ingredients
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- 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Roll out the pie dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the edges.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared crust and press down firmly.
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry blender or fork until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and cool completely for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American