Ooh, honey, if there’s one thing that gets my taste buds going, it’s a good old homemade apple pie. And let me tell you, I’ve got a recipe that will knock your socks off. Spiced to perfection and with a crumbly topping that will make you weak in the knees.
Spiced Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
First things first, let’s gather our ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cold milk
- 4 cups thinly sliced and peeled Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil and milk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the flour mixture and mix until dough forms.
Roll out the dough ball on a floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. Place the dough in a 9-inch pie pan, trim the edges to leave a 1/2-inch overhang, and flute the edges.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, and flour. Toss until the apples are coated. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add the butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
Assembly time
Spoon the apple mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples. Bake the pie for 45 to 55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
But wait, I’ve got one more recipe for y’all. It’s a classic spiced apple pie recipe, courtesy of McCormick. Let’s get cookin’.
Classic Spiced Apple Pie
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
- 6 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples (about 6 medium apples)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are coated. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Dot the top with butter.
Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.
I hope y’all enjoy these recipes as much as my family and I do. There’s nothing quite like a warm, delicious apple pie to bring people together. So grab a slice (or three), gather around the table with loved ones, and savor every bite.