Crunch Top Apple Pie Paula Deen

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with Paula Deen’s Crunch Top Apple Pie, a timeless favorite that combines juicy, spiced Granny Smith apples with a buttery, golden crumble topping. This recipe starts with a flaky premade pie crust and layers in a perfectly balanced filling of sweet granulated and brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. The show-stopping topping—a blend of brown sugar, flour, and optional pecans—creates a crispy, caramelized crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender apple filling. Ready in under 90 minutes, this pie makes an unforgettable centerpiece for any gathering, especially when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or clouds of whipped cream. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy night in, this Crunch Top Apple Pie is your go-to for a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 piece Premade pie crust
• 6 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 cups All-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for topping)
• 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the premade pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the dish, and crimp the edges if desired. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the apples are well coated.

Step 4

Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the topping by combining 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of brown sugar, and the chopped pecans (if using).

Step 6

Cut the butter into small cubes and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work it into the dry topping ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the apples in the pie dish, covering the apples completely.

Step 8

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1397.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3971.8

Total Fat 159.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1705.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 636.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 373.5g
Protein 36.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 263.6mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1357.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 61.7%