Mrs. Waggoner’s Apple Crumb Pie
📜 Collection: GC | ✍️ Attribution: Mrs. Waggoner | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic apple crumb pie featuring a simple, sweet filling of spiced Gravenstein apples and a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for autumn gatherings and comforting family dinners.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | None | One 9-inch pie |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Large bowl
- Separate bowl
- Pastry blender
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pie Crust | 9-inch, unbaked |
| 4 Cups | Apples | Sliced, Gravenstein suggested |
| 1/2 Cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 Teaspoon | Cinnamon | None |
| 1 Tablespoon | Flour | None |
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | Sugar | For topping |
| 3/4 Cup | Flour | For topping |
| 1/3 Cup | Margarine or Butter | Chilled |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling and Topping
- In a large bowl, mix the 4 cups sliced apples, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour until evenly coated. Pour this mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of flour. Cut in the 1/3 cup margarine or butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake for 1 hour at 400°F, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and tender. Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips until done.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the baked pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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