Barefoot Contessa Apple Crumb Pie

Barefoot Contessa Apple Crumb Pie is made with baking apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a crunchy almond streusel topping. This recipe creates a sweet and deeply flavored apple pie with a toffee-like filling. It takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes to prepare and serves 6 to 8.

Barefoot Contessa Apple Crumb Pie Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 14 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water

Filling:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 pounds baking apples, such as Golden Delicious, Cortland, or Mutsu
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Streusel Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

How To Make Barefoot Contessa Apple Crumb Pie

1. Make Dough: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles cornmeal with pea-sized bits. Add egg-water mixture and pulse until just combined. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice and brown sugar.
3. Cook Apples: Melt butter in a skillet, add apples, and simmer briefly. Cover and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
4. Reduce Juices: Strain apples, collect juices, and reduce in skillet until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Toss thickened juice with apples and spices. Cool completely.
5. Make Streusel: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Rub in butter with fingers until absorbed, then mix in almonds.
6. Roll Dough: Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Chill briefly again, then fit into a 9-inch pie pan, crimp edges.
7. Assemble Pie: Spread apple filling in crust. Top with clumps of streusel to cover completely.
8. Bake Pie: Bake at 375°F on a preheated baking sheet for about 1 hour until golden brown.
9. Cool: Let pie cool on a rack for at least 3 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Chill the Dough Well: Cold dough yields the flakiest crust.
• Reduce the Juices: Concentrated juices give the filling a toffee-like richness.
• Use a Pie Shield: Protect crust edges if browning too quickly.
• Cool Completely: Resting ensures the filling sets and slices cleanly.
• Add Extra Crunch: Toast the almonds for even more flavor.

What To Serve With Apple Crumb Pie

This crumb pie is excellent with vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or crème fraîche. Serve it with a cup of hot coffee, spiced cider, or a dessert wine like Riesling.

How To Store Apple Crumb Pie

Room Temperature: Store covered for up to 24 hours.
Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slices in a 300°F oven for best texture.

Apple Crumb Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 480
• Total Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Sugar: 33g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 220mg

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for 1 month.

Do I have to cook the apples first?
Yes, cooking enhances flavor and prevents a watery filling.

Can I substitute another nut for almonds?
Yes, try walnuts or pecans for a different crunch.

Why does the filling need to cool?
It prevents a soggy crust and helps the pie bake evenly.

Can I use store-bought crust?
Yes, but homemade gives a superior texture and flavor.

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• Barefoot Contessa Apple Crostata
• Barefoot Contessa Apple Cranberry Crisp
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