Best 2 Deep Dish Apple Crumb Pie Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our deep-dish apple crumb pie, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic American pie features a flaky, buttery crust, a generous filling of tender, caramelized apples, and a crisp, crumbly topping that adds a delightful crunch. Our recipe collection offers two variations to cater to your preferences: a classic deep-dish apple crumb pie with a traditional filling, and a unique salted caramel apple crumb pie that adds a touch of salty-sweet decadence. Both pies are lovingly crafted using fresh, seasonal apples, ensuring a burst of natural sweetness in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect pie every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CRUMB DEEP DISH PIE

Apple Crumb Deep Dish Pie image

When I make apple pie, this is the recipe that I usually use, it always turns out great ---prep time does not include preparing the pastry.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large pastry pie crust (to fit bottom of a 9 or 10-inch deep dish pie plate)
7 -8 large baking apples (Granny Smith is best!)
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 nutmeg
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

Line the bottom of a deep dish pie plate with pastry, flute edges.
Peel and slice apples thinly and place in a bowl.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the sliced apples; toss to coat with the juice.
Then mix in the 3 tablespoons sour cream, mix well; set aside.
Prepare the crumb topping.
To make the crumb topping: in a small bowl mix the flour and sugar together; cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
In another small bowl, mix the 1-1/2 tablespoon flour, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Pour the flour mixture over the apples; toss well to coat.
Spoon the apple mixture into prepared pie shell.
Drizzle with the 3 tablespoons melted butter.
Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
Place the pie on a foil-lined cookie sheet (too catch any spills).
Bake on the lowest oven rack position at 375 degrees for approximately 1 hour, or until the filling is bubbly and apples feel soft.
**Note** if you find that the topping is browning too much, cover lightly with foil.

DEEP DISH APPLE CRUMB PIE

DEEP DISH APPLE CRUMB PIE image

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

filling:
10 cups sliced apples (MacIntosh)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 t. cinnamon
dash nutmeg
topping:
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
6 T. butter
pastry:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 t. salt
5 T. water

Steps:

Bake at 425 degrees

Tips:

Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overfill the pie crust. Leave about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will give the filling time to set.
Serve the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish apple crumb pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests. With its flaky crust, gooey filling, and crunchy topping, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.