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 TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins1 hourNoneOne 9-inch pie

🔪 Key Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Large bowl
  • Separate bowl
  • Pastry blender
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

Filling

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1Pie Crust9-inch, unbaked
4 CupsApplesSliced, Gravenstein suggested
1/2 CupSugarNone
1 TeaspoonCinnamonNone
1 TablespoonFlourNone

Topping

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1/2 CupSugarFor topping
3/4 CupFlourFor topping
1/3 CupMargarine or ButterChilled

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apple filling.
  2. 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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