Easy Apple Pie Recipe with Oatmeal Crumb Topping

This is a delicious and easy apple pie recipe with a delicious oatmeal crumb topping. It’s perfect for a fall dessert or a winter holiday meal.

What You Need

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to Make It

1. To make the pie crust, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
2. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, ice water, and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. To make the filling, combine the apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
7. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
9. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
10. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.
11. Pour the apple filling into the pie crust.
12. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
13. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apple filling.
14. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
15. Let the pie cool completely before serving.

When to Serve

This pie is best served warm or at room temperature. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Where to Serve

This pie is perfect for a fall dessert or a winter holiday meal. It can also be served as a dessert for a potluck or party.

Tips

• To make the pie crust easier to roll out, chill it for at least 30 minutes before using.
• If you don’t have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture.
• If you don’t have any old-fashioned rolled oats, you can use quick-cooking oats instead.
• To make the pie ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve it, reheat it in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.