Homemade pie filling and an oatmeal crumb topping make this Apple Crisp Pie the perfect fall dessert. Add this easy pie to your Thanksgiving day dessert plans.
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Do you have certain pet peeves that only bother you at certain times? I have one that the only time I think about it is when I’m driving into a store parking lot. Lately every time I have been at any store, there are people walking in the parking lot.
Now, I realize that sounds a little strange. People in the parking lot…walking. Yes, I know they have to get out of their cars and walk to the store doors. But do they have to walk down the middle of the aisles as I’m trying to drive down it to find an open parking space?
It drives me bonkers that people think they own the parking lot and will meander slowly down the middle of the aisle as a car is right behind them. Maybe it’s just me, but when a car comes up behind me, I get over and let them pass. Ok, rant over!
Another small pet peeve that I have is that pie seems to get the shaft most of the year. Everyone breaks out their pie plates in the fall. I get it because I’m guilty of the same thing. Pie just isn’t one of those desserts that I make very often other times of the year. That needs to change for sure!
A few years ago I came up with my own recipe for Homemade Apple Pie Filling and then made this Cheesecake Apple Pie. That pie quickly became one of our favorite desserts. It was so popular that we included it in our cookbook Cheesecake Love too.
My husband absolutely loves anything apple, so he gets excited when I start making apple desserts.
I decided to make another apple pie this year, but with a slight twist. Instead of adding a layer of cheesecake on the bottom, I added a double batch of oatmeal crumble to the top. Warm apple pie filling, a crispy topping, and melty vanilla ice cream…you see where this is going, right? This pie has all the components of a quick apple crisp.
We had good intentions of sharing this apple crumble pie with friends. But it got forgotten because we were chatting outside around the campfire. Whoopsy! Hosting fail right there. I probably should have set the pie out with the rest of the food, instead of thinking I would do it later.
Do yourself a favor and make an apple crisp pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table this year. It will not last long. I know because we devoured this one in no time at all!
How to make this Apple Crisp Pie:
- Make the homemade apple pie filling the night before. It needs time to chill and thicken before putting it in the pie crust.
- Let the store bought pie crust sit on the counter for about 15 minutes before trying to unroll it. I usually get impatient and try to do it too early. No biggie though. Just press the tears together, if needed. You can also make a homemade crust if you prefer that instead.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, oats, spices, and butter until it is crumbly.
- Don’t scrimp on the oatmeal topping. You may think it is too much, but trust me and use all of it for the pie.
- Cover your crust with a pie shield, if you are worried your edges will get too dark while it is baking.
- Serve the apple pie warm with lots of ice cream and caramel topping.
If you are in the mood for more pie, you need to check out these few recipes I found. I love how creamy and delicious this Homemade French Silk Pie looks. And the fluffy topping on this Lemon Angel Pie looks perfect. Of course, these little Peach Hand Pies are totally calling my name. I love how easy they are! And that glaze…
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Apple Crisp Pie

Homemade pie filling and a crunchy topping make this Apple Crisp Pie a delicious fall dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 4 cups homemade apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
- Place the pie crust in the pie plate and crimp the edges. Spoon the pie filling into the crust.
- Mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and butter until crumbs form.
- Place the mixture on top of the apple pie filling. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Cut into 8-10 slices. Serve with ice cream, if desired.
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Rachel @ Bakerita says
I wish everyone ate pie all year round! It’s one of my favorites, and apple with crumble topping is my ALL TIME fave! Going nuts for how delicious yours looks. Loving this!
Maureen Blackburn says
I just love your recipe for homemade apple pie filling and use it often. My husband’s favorite thing ever is my apple pie, and my favorite apple dessert is apple crisp, sooo THANK YOU for finding a way that we can both be super happy over just one dessert!! Haven’t made this apple crisp pie yet, but know it will be a favorite. Parking lot people? Agree!!
Medha says
Loving the looks of this delicious hybrid dessert! All the pie goodness with the crumble topping! 🙂
Marye says
There is absolutely nothing like a slice of warm apple pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Yum!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
Apple crisp is the quintessential autumn dessert. I love that you use homemade apple pie filling too!
Anna says
The best apple pie recipe ever.
Rose brain says
Could u please send me the recipe for the apples
Sabung Ayam Online says
Thanks for recipe
Dara says
Can you freeze the apple filling?
It makes great applet crisp. Today i am making a pie.
Thanks for the recipe.
Jocelyn says
I have never tried freezing the pie filling because we end up eating all of it right away. I’ll have to try that the next time I make it.
Hina says
hey Jocelyn….! this is one of the most yummy and delicious apple pie. i will tried to make this like you and thanks to you for sharing this recipe and keep shared your amazing ideas and recipes….
Sunaina says
Hello Jocelyn….! your apple pie looks so yummy and delicious and this is one of my favorite recipe…. thanks for sharing….!
Eloise says
In the video it shows part of the mixture being cooked on top of the stove but there is no mention of it in the directions. Could you please clarify this for me? Thankyou
Jocelyn says
That part of the video is just a clip of the homemade pie filling being made. In the recipe for the pie, it has a link to the homemade pie filling recipe.
Mindy says
Do you use a specific kind of apples for the filling?
Jocelyn says
I usually use bags of peeled Crunch Pak apples when I make the filling. They are Gala apples, if you are buying regular apples.
Kim says
I only have old fashioned oats and not quick oats. Do you think this will be ok or will it be too “chewy”? Made this pie last year and it’s now a staple!
Jocelyn says
You could totally use the old fashioned oats in place of the quick oats and it would be fine. You can also put the old fashioned oats in a blender or food processor and give them a quick whirl to make them more like quick oats. Just don’t pulse too long or you will have oat flour 🙂 I’m so glad this is a family favorite for you too. I have one in the oven right now too! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Kathy says
I so agree 110% about people walking in front of cars…i do not get it! It’s my pet peeve.
Bianca says
I don’t have the anise and I’ve already have everything ready to put into the pie, is there anyway i can do without it?
Jocelyn says
Yes, you can totally leave it out. If you want to add a little bit more cinnamon instead that is perfectly fine too. I just love the way anise pairs with apple desserts!!! I hope you enjoy the pie!!!
Carol irminger says
Where is the recipe for the apple filling
Jocelyn says
In the recipe for the pie, it says 4 cups homemade apple pie filling. If you click that link, it will take you to the recipe for the filling. Here it is as well, https://insidebrucrewlife.com/homemade-apple-pie-filling/ . I hope you enjoy the pie! It’s one of our favorites!