Follow these steps for perfect results
graham cracker pie crust
ready made
egg yolk
slightly beaten
cooking apples
sliced, cored, peeled
lemon juice
sugar
brown sugar
finely packed
all-purpose flour
salt
cinnamon
nutmeg
all-purpose flour
sugar
brown sugar
firmly packed
butter
at room temperature
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brush the bottom and sides of the graham cracker crust with slightly beaten egg yolk.
Bake the crust on a cookie sheet until light brown, about 5 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven.
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.
Mix the apple mixture well and spoon it into the prepared crust.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour, sugar, brown sugar, and butter with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples evenly.
Bake the pie on a cookie sheet until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 50 minutes.
Cool the pie on a wire rack.
Serve the pie at room temperature.
Expert advice for the best results
Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor.
Add a streusel topping for extra crunch.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Warm with vanilla ice cream
With a dollop of whipped cream
Pairs well with the sweetness of the pie.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional dessert, often served during holidays.
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