Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

graham cracker pie crust

ready made

1 unit

egg yolk

slightly beaten

5.5 cup

cooking apples

sliced, cored, peeled

1 tbsp

lemon juice

0.5 cup

sugar

0.25 cup

brown sugar

finely packed

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

0.25 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

0.25 tsp

nutmeg

0.75 cup

all-purpose flour

0.25 cup

sugar

0.25 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed

0.33 cup

butter

at room temperature

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~6 min

Brush the bottom and sides of the graham cracker crust with slightly beaten egg yolk.

Step 3
~6 min

Bake the crust on a cookie sheet until light brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

Remove the crust from the oven.

Step 5
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 6
~6 min

Mix the apple mixture well and spoon it into the prepared crust.

Step 7
~6 min

In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour, sugar, brown sugar, and butter with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly.

Step 8
~6 min

Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples evenly.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake the pie on a cookie sheet until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 50 minutes.

Step 10
~6 min

Cool the pie on a wire rack.

Step 11
~6 min

Serve the pie at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor.

Add a streusel topping for extra crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Warm with vanilla ice cream

With a dollop of whipped cream

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheddar cheese
Caramel sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Traditional dessert, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall Harvest Festivals

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100