Apple Crumble Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust (chilled)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 8 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples (about 7-8 medium apples, see post for more info)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into little cubes and softened a little)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine white sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine sliced apples and lemon juice, then add the mixed dried ingredients and, using a spatula, stir everything together until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. 4

   Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and tuck it in with your fingers. Trim excess dough if needed and flute the edges.

5. 5

   Spoon the apple filling into the crust but leave most of the liquid in the bowl.

6. 6

   To make the crumble topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter cubes in a bowl and use a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands to combine until thick and crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apple filling.

7. 7

   Place the pie dish on a large enough baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. Then turn the temperature down to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30 more minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling up. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with a pie shield after 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Let the pie cool completely before cutting into it to allow the filling to thicken up. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.