Apple Crumble Pie with Chai Spices is the perfect pie for fall baking and holidays. Sliced apples tossed in warming chai spices and vanilla then topped with a crumb pie topping.
Apple crumble pie (also known as Dutch apple pie) starts with a pie crust, a cinnamon apple filling, and a crumble topping. I wanted to add warming chai spices to the tart Granny Smith apples such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, as well as vanilla. The apples have so much amazing flavor! And an amazing brown sugar crumble topping. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect fall or holiday pie!
I recommend using a deep pie dish. I love my Sweese deep pie dish!
Ingredients
How to Make Apple Crumble Pie with Chai Spices
Apple Crumble Pie Filling
- Take the pie crust out of the refrigerator to soften. Place pie crust on a deep pie plate, fold the edges under then pinch the edges to form the crust.
- Place sliced apples into a large bowl. Toss the apples in lemon juice. Add flour, sugar, brown, sugar, vanilla, and all of the spices. Mix well to coat all of the apples. Pour the apples into the pie crust.
Apple Crumble Topping
- For the crumble topping, in a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cubed butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until the butter forms clumps. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cover the crust with foil to prevent it from getting too brown if needed.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
FAQ’S
What is the Crumble on Apple Pie Made of?
Apple pie crumble topping aka streusel topping is super easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt then cut in the butter until crumbles form. I use a similar mixture to top my Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole.
How Many Apples for Apple Pie?
I used 5 large granny smith apples for this recipe. I also used a deeper pie plate. You may need to use 4 apples if using a standard pie plate to prevent it from spilling over.
Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Pie
To make this apple crumble pie gluten-free use a gluten-free pie crust and gluten-free all-purpose flour. For the crust, I recommend Gefen gluten-free pie crust which is a refrigerated pie crust. Or you can you a gluten-free boxed pie crust mix. And substitute gluten-free flour wherever flour is used in the recipe.
Tips/Variations for Best Apple Crumble Pie
- Use a deep pie pan so you can fit all of the apples and crumble topping.
- You can use a variety of apples like granny smith and honey crisp if desired.
- Thin slice apples so they take less time to bake.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You may want to refrigerate the pie before slicing so it stays together better.
Storage
Store covered pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or at room temperature for 2 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Equipment
- deep pie dish
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- spatula
- pastry cutter
Ingredients
- 1 premade refrigerated pie crust I used Pillsbury, homemade crust can be used
Pie Filling
- 5 medium granny smith apples cored, peeled, and thin sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup sugar
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- â…› tsp cloves
- â…› tsp nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- â…” cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Adjust the oven rack to place the pie in the middle of the oven. Take the pie crust out of the refrigerator to soften. Place the pie crust in a deep pie plate, fold the edges under then pinch the edges to form the crust.
- Place the thinly sliced apples into a large bowl. Toss the apples in lemon juice. Add the flour, sugar, brown, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix well to coat all of the apples.Pour the apples evenly into the pie crust.
- For the crumble topping, in a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cubed butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until the butter forms clumps.Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cover the crust with foil to prevent it from getting too brown if needed. Let the pie cool before slicing and serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for 4 days or at room temperature for 2 days.
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