Apple Crisp Pie Recipe

This Apple Crisp Pie Recipe is the best fall dessert. An oatmeal crumb topping adds a delicious crunchy texture to the homemade apple filling, making it the ultimate treat! It's a must-have for every holiday.

A few years ago I combined two of our favorite fall desserts into one delicious dessert! This apple crisp pie has become a family favorite, and everyone looks forward to it every fall.

The best part about this recipe is that you can use homemade crust or buy dough at the store. Plus, the apple pie filling can be made ahead of time. 

We enjoy adding vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, or homemade whipped cream to make it even better.

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• What is Apple Crisp Pie?
• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Key Ingredients
• How to Make Apple Crisp Pie
• Storage Recommendations 
• Tips and Tricks
• Variations
• FAQs
• More Apple Recipes
• Recipe

What is Apple Crisp Pie?

Our apple crisp pie offers a delightful twist to classic apple pie. A buttery, crumbly oat topping makes the cooked apples taste like an easy apple crisp or Dutch apple pie.

This pie is perfect for beginners, but it's so delicious that everyone will think you're an experienced baker.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Once you try this simple and delicious apple crisp pie, you'll never return to traditional apple pie again!

• So easy to make. This pie can be made with homemade or store-bought ingredients. You don't need special tools or techniques to make our simple pie recipe.
• The perfect combination of textures. From the flaky pie crust to the tender apples and crunchy oat topping, this is hands down the best apple pie. It has a wonderful blend of textures and flavors!
• Crowd-pleasing dessert. Everyone loves a classic apple pie or an apple crisp. Pair the two together, and you'll wish you made a second pie.

If you love homemade pies, you're in the right place! Our pumpkin pie and pecan cheesecake pie are perfect for holiday dinners. 

Key Ingredients

This apple crumble pie recipe comes together quickly and easily, especially if you make the crust and filling ahead of time! 

• Refrigerated Pie Crust - Use a homemade crust recipe or grab pre-made pie crusts from the store.
• Apple Pie Filling - Make a simple filling with sliced apples or use 2-3 cans of store-bought pie filling.
• All-Purpose Flour - The flour acts as a binder and gives the crisp topping a crunchy texture.
• Quick Oats - Adding these large flakes to the topping creates a crunchy and crumbly texture.
• Brown Sugar - Adds a sweet, caramel-like flavor that pairs very well with the apple mixture.
• Spices - Use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and star anise for a delicious fall flavor.
• Unsalted Butter - Acts like glue to hold the topping together.

How to Make Apple Crisp Pie

Do yourself a favor and make this easy apple pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table this year. Trust me, it will disappear in minutes!

1. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Spoon the chilled apple pie filling into the bottom. 
2. Mix flour, sugar, oats, spices, and butter in a medium bowl until crumbly.
3. Place all the oat mixture on top of the apples. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the pie crust is golden brown.
4. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving warm apple pie with ice cream and caramel topping.

BruCrew Tip: Use a pie shield or aluminum foil to prevent the pie crust from over-browning during baking.

Storage Recommendations 

Let the pie cool to room temperature, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Freeze the leftover pie in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

Reheat slices in the oven at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes.

Tips and Tricks

• Prep ahead. If you're making this classic fall dessert for the holidays, plan everything in advance. Make the pie crust and apple filling 2-3 days before. Then, put it together right before baking.
• Bake on a baking sheet. Fruit pie is known to bubble. Place the pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet to avoid spills or messes. Plus, bringing the pie plate in and out of the oven is much easier!
• Don't rush the filling. Before baking, the pie filling must cool and gel together. Otherwise, it will melt the butter in the crust. 
• Use the best apples. When baking, it's best to use firm apples that can hold up to cooking, like Pink Lady or Granny Smith apples. You can also use sweet apples, like Gala, Fuji, or Golden Delicious, or combine a mix of different types of apples.
• Preheat your oven. Ensure your oven temperature is 375 degrees F before baking to prevent a soggy crust.
• Use an apple peeler. If you're working with a large quantity of apples, save time and effort using a crank-style apple peeler. They'll help you get this sweet apple pie on the table quickly!

Variations

• Ginger - Add a teaspoon of ground ginger to your fresh apples and other filling ingredients for a hot, spicy flavor. You can also add small pieces of candied ginger for a pop of flavor!
• Caramel - Combine this caramel apple pie recipe with this apple streusel pie! Just replace the top crust with streusel topping.
• Nuts - Add chopped toasted walnuts or pecans to the topping of this delicious pie for extra crunch.

FAQs

More Apple Recipes

• Apple Cheesecake Pie
• Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
• Apple Icebox Cake
• French Apple Cake
• Toffee Apple Pie Cookies

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*This post was first published in November 2016. It was updated and republished in October 2023.