Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
This Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a cozy, buttery dessert with a crisp, flavorful crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a golden crumble topping. Quick to assemble and irresistibly delicious, it’s perfect for sharing, gifting, or savoring all to yourself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups graham crackers, pulsed
3 ½ ounces unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, optional, for egg wash
Filling
2 pounds apples, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Pie Crust
- Process sugar and graham crackers together until combined.
- Add melted butter and pulse until uniform.
- Press mixture into a pie pan, compacting evenly with a glass.
- Brush with beaten egg if using (or vegan alternative).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Filling
- Combine sliced apples with cinnamon, sugar, lemon juice, flour, butter, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-baked graham cracker crust.
- Crumble Topping
- Mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter with hands until large clumps form.
- Sprinkle evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
- Cool at least 2 hours on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Apple Mix: Blend tart (Granny Smith, Braeburn) and sweet (Golden Delicious) apples.
- Spiced Twist: Add nutmeg or cloves to the filling.
- Crumble Upgrade: Add chopped nuts or oats for crunch.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter and aquafaba for egg wash.
- Mini Pies: Use muffin tins for personal servings.
