Description
This Disappearing Apple Pie is a delightful twist on the classic apple pie, featuring a crumbly brown sugar topping instead of a traditional double crust. Made with crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples and warm spices, this pie bakes to golden perfection and is perfect served slightly warm for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Apple Filling
- 6 cups peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp flour
Topping
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the peeled and sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and flour. Toss the mixture well so that each apple slice is evenly coated with the spices and flour, which will help thicken the filling while baking.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the apple mixture evenly into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it out to fill the shell.
- Make the crumb topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumbly topping evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. The pie is done when the apples are tender and the topping turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm to enjoy the comforting flavors and perfect texture of the disappearing apple pie.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Make sure the butter for the topping is cold to create a crumbly texture when baked.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
