Cinnamon Apple Streusel Pie

Get ready to indulge in this amazing Apple Streusel Pie, the perfect fall dessert! With a buttery, flaky crust, a delicious layer of cinnamon-spiced apples, and topped with a crispy, golden streusel, this pie is full of warm, comforting flavors. It’s the ultimate treat for cozy nights or family gatherings!

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• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How To Make Apple Streusel Pie
• Serving Suggestions
• Tips for this recipe
• Storage Instructions
• Variations & Substitutions
• Recipe Questions
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• Cinnamon Apple Streusel Pie

Apple Streusel Pie is a delicious spin on the traditional apple pie, combining spiced apples with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. If you love the classic, this version adds a satisfying crunch on top!

This pie features a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, topped with a crunchy, golden streusel topping. The mix of soft apples and crisp topping creates a perfect balance of texture and flavor.

We love this streusel apple pie because it’s the perfect mix of warm, cozy flavors! The spiced apples, buttery crust, and crunchy streusel come together to create that ultimate fall comfort. It’s a go-to for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or whenever you need a dessert that feels like a warm hug.

Craving for more apple recipes? Give these a try: French appel tart, Rustic apple tart, French apple cake, Puff pastry appel tart, Apple Pie Cake, Apple Pie cupcakes.

Ingredients you need

You need these ingredients to make this easy apple pie recipe with crumb topping:

Pie crust

• Flour: Use all-purpose flour, ideal for pie crusts as it ensures a light and flaky texture.
• Sugar: Powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the pie crust, but its primary role is structural, contributing to the texture and color of the pie shell.
• Salt: Salt is essential to enhance the flavor of the pie crust. It balances the sweetness of the sugar and adds depth to the flavors.
• Butter: Cold unsalted Butter is the key ingredient that brings richness and flavor to the crust. Make sure it's cold to achieve a flaky and tender texture.
• Water: Ice-cold water is used to bind the dry ingredients and form the dough. It should be very cold to maintain the flakiness of the crust.

Apple pie filling

• Apples: Use ripe apples with juicy, sweet flesh such as golden delicious, Gala, Pink lady or granny smith apples.
• Sugar: Brown sugar or light brown sugar is an optional flavoring for the apple filling. You can replace it with white sugar or leave it out.
• Lemon juice: Lemon juice is optional and adds a touch of tartness to the pie.
• Flour: Flour helps thicken the filling and gives a soft texture.
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a delicious flavor to baked apples.
• Vanilla extract and salt: To perfume and bring out all the flavors.

Streusel topping

• Flour: All-purpose flour is typically used in crumb toppings. It provides structure and helps create a nice crumbly texture.
• Almond Meal: Almond meal adds a nutty flavor and extra texture to the topping. It's made from finely ground almonds and complements the sweetness of the brown sugar.
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar provides sweetness and a rich, caramel-like flavor to the topping. It also contributes to the crumbly texture.
• Sea Salt: A pinch of sea salt enhances the overall flavor of the topping by balancing the sweetness and adding a hint of saltiness. It's a common addition to dessert toppings to make the flavors pop.
• Butter: Butter is a key ingredient that binds the dry ingredients together to form the crumb topping. It should be cold and cut into small pieces, so when it bakes, it creates a crispy, buttery layer on top of the pie.

How To Make Apple Streusel Pie

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!

• In a medium bowl put all the ingredients, flour, almond meal, brown sugar, and sea salt and mix until you have a homogeneous mixture.
• Add the cold unsalted butter pieces and mix with your fingers until you get a sandy preparation.
• Gather the dough into a compact ball, then crumble it into small pieces and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. (you can mix this process with your food processor).

• Place dry ingredients, flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Add the cold butter pieces and crumble with your fingertips until you get a sandy texture.
• Add the cold water and gather the dough with your hands until you get a homogeneous ball of dough without kneading it too much.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

• Place sliced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
• Mix with a tablespoon until you have a homogeneous mixture.

• Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C and prepare a deep pie plate of 9 inch / 22-24 cm width by greasing it with butter.
• Roll pastry dough out on a floured work surface or between 2 sheets of parchment paper on a large disk the diameter of the pan.
• Line the pie dish with the pie disk, form a nice border and prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork.
• Fill the inside with the cinnamon apple mixture.
• Then pour all the crumble on top of the pie until all the apples are covered.
• Bake in the oven at half height for about 1 hour until golden brown on top.
• Let the Dutch apple pie cool completely in the pan before serving it with a little vanilla ice cream and salted caramel.

Serving Suggestions

• With a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream: The warm apple pie paired with cold, creamy vanilla ice cream creates a perfect contrast of flavors and textures.
• Topped with Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of homemade whipped cream for a light, airy complement to the rich, spiced filling and crunchy streusel topping.
• Drizzle of Caramel Sauce: A drizzle of warm caramel sauce over the pie enhances the sweetness and adds a gooey, indulgent touch.
• Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a simple, elegant presentation, dust the top of the streusel with powdered sugar right before serving.

Storage Instructions

At Room Temperature: If you plan to eat the pie within a day or two, you can cover it loosely with foil or plastic wrap and keep it at room temperature for up to 2 days.

In the Refrigerator: To keep the pie fresh longer, store it in the refrigerator. Cover the pie with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 4-5 days.

In the Freezer: If you want to store the pie for an extended period, freeze it. Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, or place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

When ready to eat, thaw the pie in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes to crisp up the streusel before serving.

Recipe Questions

Can I make the pie crust in advance?
Yes, you can make the pie crust ahead of time. Prepare it and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the fridge and roll it out before baking.

How can I prevent a soggy crust?
To avoid a soggy bottom, partially blind bake the pie crust before adding the filling. Bake it with pie weights or dried beans for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Can I make the pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the pie a day ahead and store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on how soon you plan to serve it. Reheat it in the oven for a few minutes to refresh the streusel before serving.

How can I make the streusel crunchier?
For a crunchier streusel, increase the amount of butter in the topping slightly or add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra texture.

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I hope you enjoyed homemade dutch apple piee! Feel free to rate it and leave a comment to let me know what you think. Happy baking!

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