Ingredients and Weight:
- Granny Smith apples (6 medium, peeled and sliced): 1 pound
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Flour: 1 cup
- Oatmeal: 1 cup
- Butter, unsalted (cold and cut into small cubes): 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and oatmeal. Add cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in granulated sugar.
- Transfer half of the apple filling to a 9-inch pie dish. Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Repeat with the remaining apple filling and crumble topping.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling and tender.
- Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (approximately 1/8 of the pie):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and tart
- Aromatic with cinnamon and nutmeg flavors
- Crispy crumble topping
- Perfect for dessert or a cozy snack
User Comments:
- "This pie is absolutely delicious! The perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors."
- "The crumble topping is so crunchy and addictive."
- "I love the autumnal spices in this pie. It's perfect for a cold day."
- "This pie is easy to make and always a hit with my family."
- "I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and it was heavenly!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the apples are very tart, you may want to add more sugar to the filling.
- To prevent the crust from burning, you can cover the edges of the pie with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Let the pie cool long enough before serving to allow the filling to set.
