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Creamy Apple Crumb Pie

By: Linda Pawelski 
"I revised this classic apple pie recipe from a church cookbook, writes Linda Pawelski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I knew it was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for a copy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
  • 6 cups cubed peeled tart apples
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

  1. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry; flute edges. In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and allspice. Combine sour cream and vanilla; stir into apple mixture. Spoon into pastry shell.
  2. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling.
  3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 piece equals 299 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 126 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 fruit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Sharon   view full review
Excellent ....Raves from everyone. Thanks a million
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by mkw101   view full review
This was just an ok apple pie recipe. I didn't think there was anything really special about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by LindaLee   view full review
I did not like the sour cream filling, it made the pie look grey in color and curdled.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by Kim M   view full review
I love this recipe b/c it's a little healthier than many of the other apple pie recipes -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by Mstuckey   view full review
This was delicious!! Took it for Thanksgiving Dinner and my boyfriends whole family thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by papiomac Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I won 3rd place in a pie baking contest with this recipe. Very easy to make, and the thick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by Charlie's Kitchen   view full review
Was the best! My husband loved it! Will try again with a little carmel drizzle on top!

 

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