High Altitude Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this easy High Altitude Apple Pie with Crumb Topping. This apple pie combines tender, spiced apples with a buttery crumble topping for the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This apple crumb pie recipe creates a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.

Check out how to make a homemade pie crust and other high altitude pie recipes: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Cream Pie, Strawberry Pie, Peach Pie, and Pecan Pie.

This High Altitude Apple Pie is baked at 8,000 ft elevation. To adjust the recipe for other elevations check out High Altitude Baking Adjustments

Why you’ll love this Apple Crumb Pie:

• EASY PREP – this recipe calls for basic pantry staples and requires no prep
• TENDER SPICED APPLES – enjoy the perfect bite of apple with a hint of cinnamon in every bite
• WORKS AT HIGH OR LOW ALTITUDE – I bake this apple pie at 8,000 ft but since there are no leavening agents in the filling this pie recipe can be baked at any elevation
• BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION – the golden pie crust and crumble topping creates a stunning centerpiece for any gathering
• SERVE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM – for the perfect decadent dessert enjoy a slice of this apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Best Apples for Apple Pie

The best kind of apples to use for apple pie should be an apple with a sweet and slightly tart flavor and firm texture. The apple needs to hold up when baked and keep its delicious flavor. Don’t be afraid to combine different apples for the perfect flavor.

• GRANNY SMITH APPLES – they have a signature tart flavor and pair great with sweet apples, typically available year round
• HONEY CRISP – extra-sweet flavor with a crisp texture that works excellent for baking and snacking
• ENVY – sweet and crisp that keeps a firm texture when baked
• GALA – have a gentle sweetness but hold up well when baked, typically available year round
• PINK LADY – sweet-tart flavor with a wonderful crisp texture
• GOLDEN DELICIOUS – mild sweetness, tend to break down when baked so they should be combined with a firm apple (like granny smith apple)

Recommended Tools:

• 9-INCH PIE PLATE – I like to use a glass pie plate so I can check the color of the bottom crust
• SMALL & MEDIUM MIXING BOWLS – the medium bowl is used to mix the apple filling and the small bowl is to mix the crumb topping
• APPLE PEELER CORER – peel, core, and slice the apples all at once

High Altitude Apple Crumb Pie Ingredients:

• PIE CRUST – any store bought or homemade pie crusts will work. Check out this delicious homemade HIGH ALTITUDE PIE CRUST
• APPLES – use 5-6 large apples or 6 cups of peeled and sliced apples. Use your favorite apples or see the list above for ideas on which apples to use
• WHITE SUGAR – adds the perfect kiss of sweetness in the apple pie filling and crumb topping
• CINNAMON – adds the perfect amount of warmth and flavor to the apples
• FLOUR – use all purpose flour to create the crumb topping
• BUTTER – melted butter brings the flour and sugar together in clumps for the crumb topping

How to make High Altitude Apple Crumb Pie:

PREPARE THE PIE CRUST – roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and place in the pie pan

Tip: keep the pie crust cold to prevent the fat from melting before the pie crust is put in the oven. A cold pie crust will create flaky layers in the oven

PEEL, SLICE, AND CUT APPLES – cut the apples in to thin slices to ensure the apples get cooked all the way through (no one wants crunchy apples in a pie)

ADD APPLES, SUGAR, & CINNAMON TO PIE CRUST – dump the sliced apples into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apples

CREATE CRUMB TOPPING – add the melted butter, sugar, and flour together until clumps start to form. Gently spread the clumps over the top of the apple pie filling

BAKE – bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes then decrease the temperature to 350 degrees F. Continue to bake for 40-50 minutes

FAQs:

Can you freeze apple pie?

Yes, an apple pie can be frozen for up to 6 months. To freeze an apple pie place the pie uncovered in the freezer until frozen then wrap the pie in plastic wrap and place back in freezer. Thaw the pie at room temperature when ready to serve.

How long does apple pie last in the fridge?

Apple pie can last in the fridge for 2-4 days if covered with plastic wrap. The crust texture and flakiness will start to change after day 2.

How to cut apples for apple pie?

Clean and peel the apple. Cut the apple into quarters then remove the core. Cut each quarter into slices that are about 1/4 inch thick.

How to make apple pie less watery?

If frozen apples are used for the pie be sure to thaw and drain as much juice as possible from the apples. To thicken apple pie filling add an additional 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour.

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If you make this delicious High Altitude Apple Pie with Crumb Topping Pie leave a comment or rating below and let me know how it turned out. If you have any questions, post them below and I would love to help you out.