Gourmet Apple Crumble Pie

Gourmet Apple Crumble Pie

240 mins
medium
8 servings

A delightful apple pie with a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling. Perfect for any occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oven
  • Pastry Blender
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 300.00 gramsAll-purpose flour(Use a high-quality flour for best results.)
  • 150.00 gramsCold unsalted butter(Cut into small pieces and chill for at least 30 minutes.)
  • 100.00 gramsGranulated sugar(For a sweeter pie, increase the amount.)
  • 5.00 gramsSalt(Use kosher salt for best flavor.)
  • 60.00 mlCold water(Use ice water for a crispier crust.)
  • 15.00 mlApple cider vinegar(Adds tang and helps with dough binding.)
  • 1200.00 gramsHoneycrisp apples(Peel, core, and slice into thin wedges.)
  • 10.00 gramsGround cinnamon(Use a high-quality cinnamon.)
  • 5.00 gramsGround nutmeg(Adds warmth and depth of flavor.)
  • 30.00 mlLemon juice(Adds brightness and balances sweetness.)
  • 1.00 wholeEgg(For egg wash.)
  • 15.00 mlMilk(For egg wash.)
  • 20.00 gramsCoarse sugar(For sprinkling on top crust.)
  • 1.00 piece9-inch pie pan(Use a pie pan with a removable bottom for easy serving.)

Instructions

1

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Gradually add ice water and apple cider vinegar, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

3

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Roll out one disc of dough and transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

5

Combine sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a portion of sugar in a bowl.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust. Top with the second disc of dough, crimp the edges, and cut vents in the top crust.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Estimated time: 50 minutes

9

Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

10

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Estimated time: 5 minutes