Ingredients
– 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust โ forms the buttery, flaky bottom that holds the filling without sogginess
– 6-8 medium Granny Smith apples (about 8 cups sliced) โ tart flavor holds shape during baking, balancing sweet topping
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar โ sweetens apples and draws out juices for syrupy filling
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice โ brightens tartness and prevents browning
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon โ adds warm spice essential for apple filling
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg โ subtle depth that complements cinnamon
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour โ thickens juices to avoid runny pie
– 1 cup all-purpose flour โ base for crumbly texture
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar โ caramel richness and chew
– 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed โ creates flaky, melt-in-mouth bits
– 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats โ boosts crunch without sogginess
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon โ ties topping to filling flavors
Notes
๐ Mix tart Granny Smith with sweeter varieties for balanced flavor.
๐ง Keep streusel butter cold for perfect crumbly texture.
๐ฅ Bake on lowest oven rack for crisp bottom crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cool Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
