Perfect Apple Streusel Pie
A delightful dessert featuring a buttery flaky crust, tender spiced apples, and a crunchy streusel topping that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 2.5 cups 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Keep butter cold for better crust texture.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6-8 tablespoons 6-8 tablespoons ice cold water Add gradually until the dough holds together.
For the Apple Filling
- 6 cups 6 cups of apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work wonderfully) Use a mix for deeper flavor.
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Enhances flavor.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening.
For the Streusel Topping
- 1 cup 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup ½ cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Make the Pie Crust
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll Out the Dough
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Place it into a pie dish and trim any excess edges.
Assemble the Pie
- Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Make the Streusel Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until crumbly. Spread it over the apple filling.
Bake the Pie
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This helps the filling set up a bit more.
Notes
For best results, use fresh apples and do not overbake. Optional toppings like vanilla ice cream or warm caramel can enhance the pie further.