Apple Crumble Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (160 grams))
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold Danish Creamery European Style unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup ice water ((60 ml))
• 7 cups sliced apples (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch slices (840 grams))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ((15 ml))
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar ((100 grams))
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (32 grams))
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (125 grams))
• 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar ((150 grams))
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold Danish Creamery European Style unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the pie crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well combined. Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut them into the dry ingredients until you have small pea-sized crumbs (some larger pieces are okay).

2. 2

   Add one tablespoon of ice water at a time (you may not need the full ¼ cup) and gently mix it in until the dough starts to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pack it into a ball. Flatten into a disc and wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

3. 3

   Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the dough out to 12 inches in diameter, transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, gently fit it in, trim any excess dough, and decorate the edges. Transfer to the refrigerator while you prepare the filling and the topping.

4. 4

   To make the apple pie filling: Adjust your oven rack to the lower third position. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

5. 5

   Add the sliced apples and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl and toss until well combined. Set aside.

6. 6

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. Pour over the sliced apples and mix until the apples are fully coated with the dry ingredients. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes while you prepare the topping.

7. 7

   To make the topping: Add the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the cubed butter and cut it into the mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture starts to come together and is crumbly.

8. 8

   To assemble and bake the pie: Remove the pie plate with the pie crust from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the filling into the pie crust (making sure to leave some of the juice in the bowl) and spread it around into one even layer.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples and spread it around evenly on top.

10. 10

    Bake in the lower third of the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cover the edges of the pie with a pie crust shield if needed to prevent excess browning. You may also cover the top of the pie with aluminum foil to prevent it from browning too much before it's finished baking.

11. 11

    Once the pie is done baking, remove it from the oven, and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!