Apple Streusel Pie

For the last few years at Thanksgiving I have made an apple pie instead of pumpkin because my sister makes a pumpkin cheesecake. And each year it’s been a big hit! It’s simple, easy and delicious. The cinnamon is not overwhelming and the apples always bake just right, not too crisp but not too mushy. My husband has even asked me to make it for Christmas dinner when we visit his family in Michigan. I have a feeling that won’t be the last time I make it this winter!

Ingredients:

Refrigerated, pre-made pie crust

Apple Filling:
1/4 c sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 lbs Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored & thinly sliced)

Streusel Topping:
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
5 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

Directions:

Filling:
Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and vanilla in a large bowl. Add apples and stir until apples slices are coated. Place the pie dough in a 9″ pie pan, trim edges if needed. Spoon in apple mixture and move the slices around until they fit into the pan, filling in gaps.

Streusel:
Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture either by using a food processor, on low with short pulses or by hand with a knife. When done, you will have crumbles of topping.

Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the apples and bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Print recipe here: Apple Streusel Pie Recipe

Enjoy!