Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Crumb Pie Recipe
This classic apple crumb pie features thinly sliced tart apples, cozy spices, and a buttery brown sugar crumb topping—perfect for fall and holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Pennsylvania Dutch
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pie Base:
1 (9-inch) pie crust
For the Apple Filling:
2 lbs baking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Apple Crumb Pie Seasoning:
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Crumb Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup cold butter
2 dashes salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix the Seasoning:
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well and set aside.
Make the Crumb Topping:
In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, brown sugar, butter, salt, and about 1½ teaspoons of the apple crumb seasoning.
Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly (about 2–3 minutes). Set aside.
Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, and about 1¼ teaspoons of the apple crumb seasoning.
Add the thinly sliced apples and toss until evenly coated.
Assemble the Pie:
Line a 9-inch pie plate with the prepared pie crust.
Pour the apple mixture into the crust, spreading evenly to the edges.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface.
Bake:
Bake at 375°F for 55–60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced.
If apple slices are thicker than 1/16-inch, baking time may increase slightly.
Cool and Serve:
Let the pie cool for about 40–45 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm on its own or à la mode with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat individual slices in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes before serving.
Use a pastry cutter for best crumb texture, but a fork works in a pinch.
