Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is Apple Crunch Pie with Vanilla Sauce. This classic dessert features a flaky, golden crust that encases a medley of tender apples, a hint of warm spices, and a luscious crunch topping. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of soft and crispy, sweet and tart, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Accompanied by a velvety vanilla sauce, this pie elevates the humble apple into a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this timeless dessert, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a special treat for loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find step-by-step instructions for crafting the perfect Apple Crunch Pie, along with a delectable Vanilla Sauce recipe that will leave you craving more. Let's embark on a culinary journey to create a dessert that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST APPLE CRUMB PIE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine all topping ingredients using a fork until completely mixed and crumbly.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into thin slices (approximately ⅛ inch). Toss apple slices with sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), cinnamon, & nutmeg.
- Layer apple slices in pie shell (it will be really full) and pour any leftover juice over the apples. Top apple slices with topping and pat it down over the apples. Place pie pan on a cookie sheet (they tend to drip over if really full, this will save your oven).
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F and bake an additional 45-55 minutes. (Poke the center of the pie to make sure the apples are soft all of the way through).
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 84 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE CRUNCH PIE I
This pie has a delicious sweet crumb topping with a tart, but sweet, apple filling. Eat straight or ala' mode.
Provided by Lisa McCovey
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rack in lowest position in oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees F ( 230 degrees C).
- To Make Topping: Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter or margarine until mixture is moist and crumbly, and clumps together easily.
- To Make Filling: Peel, core, and slice apples into approximately 1/8 inch slices. If you cut them too thick you'll have crunchy apples. In another bowl, toss cut up apples, white sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle in flour, and stir until apples are evenly coated.
- Layer apple slices in pie shell. You will have a lot of apples, but they will shrink. Layer them higher in the middle. Pour left over juice from apple mixture over apples. Pat the brown sugar topping evenly over apples to make a top crust.
- Place pie on cookie sheet in oven to catch juice droppings. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 45 minutes to one hour; bake until center of pie has no resistance. If top starts to get too dark, cover with piece of foil. Cool on wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 51.8 g
APPLE CRUMBLE WITH CARDAMOM-VANILLA CARAMEL SAUCE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- To make the Apple Filling:
- In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and set aside.
- To make the Crumble Topping:
- In another small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt with a fork until uniform. In a baking dish, melt the butter in the microwave until about half melts, 10 to 15 seconds on high. Pour the butter into the flour mixture and incorporate with a fork. Leaving the excess butter in the baking dish, arrange the apple slices in the dish. Top with the flour-oat mixture. Bake until the apples are cooked through and the topping is golden, about 45 minutes.
- To make the Vanilla-Cardamom Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium-heavy saucepan, mix the water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to boil, without stirring. Cook's Note: Swirl the pan, if needed. Boil until the sugar mixture is pale golden brown, approximately 7 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and stirring vigorously add the butter and cream. The mixture will bubble. Add the cardamom seeds and stir to incorporate. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from the heat and allow to cool a few minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and strain the sauce before drizzling over the cobbler.
CRUNCHY CRUMB APPLE PIE
This is a yummie alternative to an old favorite. The topping is sweet and the apples are a little tart. I posted this with a ready-to-bake pie crust, but I have found a homemade crust is always better! There are tons of apples in this pie but they cook down during baking. This is delicious topped with vanillia ice cream.
Provided by MelodyOHare
Categories Pie
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Have Ready a 9-in.
- pie plate and a baking sheet.
- Place oven rack in lowest position in oven.
- Heat oven to 450.
- Line pie plate with pie crust as package directs.
- Flute or crimp edge.
- TOPPING: Mix flour, sugars and cinnamon in medium bowl.
- Cut in butter (or rub in with fingertips) until mixture forms moist, coarse crumbs that clump together easily.
- FILLING: Peel, halve and core apples.
- Cut in 1/8 inch-thick slices (or with a slicing disk of a food processor).
- Place in a large bowl, add lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl, sprinkle over appl slices and toss to coat.
- Layer apple slices in pie shell, mounding them higher in center.
- Pat topping evenly over apples to form a top crust.
- Place pie on the baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temp to 350 and bake 45 minutes longer or until a skewer meets some resistance when center of pie is pierced (apples will continue cooking after pie is removed from oven) and topping is golden brown.
- (If topping browns too quickly, drape a piece of foil loosely over the pie).
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 53.5, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- To make sure your pie crust is flaky, be sure to use cold butter and work it into the flour quickly. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
- If your apples are too tart, you can add a little bit of sugar to the filling.
- Be sure to bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set.
- Serve the pie with vanilla sauce or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Apple crunch pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and crunchy topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give apple crunch pie a try.
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