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Easy Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400℉.
2
Spray pie plate with an even coating of cooking spray. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a pie plate. Stir with fork until combined.
3
In a small bowl, combine milk and oil and pour over dry ingredients. Reserve ⅓ of the combined dough for the crumb topping.
4
Press remaining dough into the pie plate, making sure to go up the sides.
5
Place the apples and sugar in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add flour to the apples and microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
6
Stir in lemon juice, salt and cinnamon. Pour filling into prepared crust. Scatter the reserved dough across the top for the crumb topping.
7
Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Apple Variety Matters 🍎Mix tart apples (Granny Smith) with sweeter varieties (Honeycrisp) to create complex flavor depth and prevent the filling from becoming too mushy during baking.
- Lemon Juice Prevents Browning ⏱️Toss sliced apples immediately with lemon juice to prevent oxidation and maintain their bright color while enhancing the overall tartness of the pie.
- Cinnamon Layering Technique 🌀Distribute cinnamon both in the apple filling and crumb topping to create a balanced spice profile throughout, rather than concentrating it in one layer.
- Crumb Topping Temperature Control 🔥Keep your butter cold when mixing the crumb topping ingredients to achieve larger, crunchier clusters instead of a dense, cake-like texture.
- Blind Bake Prevention ✓Line your baking sheet with foil under the pie to catch any filling drips and prevent soggy bottoms, then bake on the lowest oven rack for crisp crust development.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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