Crunch Top Apple Pie Paula Deen
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with Paula Deen’s Crunch Top Apple Pie, a timeless favorite that combines juicy, spiced Granny Smith apples with a buttery, golden crumble topping. This recipe starts with a flaky premade pie crust and layers in a perfectly balanced filling of sweet granulated and brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. The show-stopping topping—a blend of brown sugar, flour, and optional pecans—creates a crispy, caramelized crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender apple filling. Ready in under 90 minutes, this pie makes an unforgettable centerpiece for any gathering, especially when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or clouds of whipped cream. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy night in, this Crunch Top Apple Pie is your go-to for a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Premade pie crust
- 6 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cups All-purpose flour (for topping)
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for topping)
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the premade pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the dish, and crimp the edges if desired. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the apples are well coated.
Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the topping by combining 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of brown sugar, and the chopped pecans (if using).
Cut the butter into small cubes and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work it into the dry topping ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the apples in the pie dish, covering the apples completely.
Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 159.8 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1705 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 636.6 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 373.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1357 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
