This easy apple pie recipe is full of sweet apples, cinnamon sugar, and topped with a nutty Dutch apple crust!
Being that we’re smack dab in the middle fall, it was high time another apple recipe make an appearance here.
Okay, I know I just used apples here and here, so maybe it really hasn’t been that long, but I mean, a few days, in prime apple season, feels like a long, long time.
Plus, it’s apple pie.
You can’t say no to apple pie. It’s a life rule. ?
Oh, and it tastes really, really good with a maple latte. Just throwin’ that out there.
Now, I love a good apple pie, because, let’s face it, it’s the All-American dessert and how can you not love something that has sweet apples baked with cinnamon and sugar that sits in a buttery pie crust?!
But, since a full-on, double crust, mile-high apple pie can take a lot of prep, I’m all about these rustic pies where you basically dump a bunch of fruit in the center of a crust, fold the crust ends over, and pile it high and deep with a nutty, brown sugar topping.
Plus, these pies require less apple peeling, which is great since it takes me about 3 years to peel enough apples for a traditional apple pie. I have never been able to master the whole peel-an-apple-in-one-long-strip (I have major Meg-Ryan-in-Sleepless-in-Seattle-apple-peeling envy) and using a vegetable peeler takes so long.
My technique could use some work.
But really though, is there anything better?!
- 1 9 " refrigerated pie crust like Pillsbury or homemade
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups apples peeled and thinly sliced (I use a mix of granny smith and honey crisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 6 Tbsp butter softened
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pecans finely chopped (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, stir together apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Place the flat pie crust on a greased baking sheet.
- Pour the apple mixture into the center of the crust (you can neatly arrange the apples if you'd like, but I'm far too lazy ?).
- Fold the sides of the crust up around the apples, and crimp where needed.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and pecans together. Using a fork or pastry blender, work the butter into the mixture, until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, pressing the topping lightly to make sure it sticks to the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Here are some other apple recipe I think you’ll love:
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
You just can’t beat a classic pie like this! Sounds fantastic!
Michelle says
Thanks, Galye! 🙂
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Apple pie is one of my favorite fall desserts! Love this rustic version! I am all about easy desserts!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This looks absolutely delicious!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
WHOA! Talk about a pie! This looks like perfection!
Ashley says
haha oh gosh I hate peeling apples! So less peeling is always a good thing in my book! This pie looks fantastic!
Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says
Apple pie is a favorite of mine! Your recipe looks delicious!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
Good thing I just went apple picking, I want every single one of these apple treats!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says
This looks amazing! And I adore the maple sprinkles on your maple latte. 🙂
Cookin Canuck says
Just look at all of those gorgeous apple layers! This is exactly the kind of pie that would put a smile on my husband’s face.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
This looks SO good, Michelle! And I’m with you…I love apple desserts but sometimes I’m just too lazy to even consider all of that peeling.
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Dutch apple is hands-down my favorite pie. Even better with ala mode!
Mary | LOVE the secret ingredient says
Everything about this recipe looks so delicious- especially that topping! Yum!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
LOVE rustic desserts and apple pie, this is a match made in heaven and perfect for the fall!
marcie says
I’m a huge apple pie fan and this looks so delicious! I’ve even been more into apple this fall than pumpkin, and I need to give this a try!
Danielle says
This is one seriously gorgeous apple pie! I’ve been a little obsessed with apples lately, so this sounds perfect.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Apple pies are so yummy, especially with some ice cream or whip cream.