How To Make Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Don't feel like making a traditional apple pie? This recipe will show you How to Make an Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust, a wonderful alternative to a traditional two-crust pie, and easy too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Love the idea of apple pie, but hate the thought of making a homemade pie crust with all that fussing and rolling? This recipe is the perfect fix, and who knows? it may become one of your favorite pies!
Here's some good reasons to try it:
This classic dessert has a few steps, but it's an easy recipe and nothing is complicated.
Granny Smith apples are the star of the show, and give this awesome pie the tartness it needs for a perfect balance of flavors.
All you need is a little scoop of vanilla ice cream (set it on the streusel topping) to make it extra delish.
Traditional apple pie has nothing on this easy apple pie, which is nice enough for special occasions.
For the full recipe and list of ingredients, please scroll to the recipe card below.
Apples: Granny Smith apples work best in this recipe because they hold their shape when baking and are a bit tart.
Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour.
Sugar: A little brown sugar, a little white.
Graham Crackers: A cup and a half, or about 12 sheets, crushed.
Egg: Just one for a simple crust trick (see below).
Cinnamon: A must-have with apples.
Lemon Juice: To enhance that fresh apple flavor.
Butter: For the crust, to pre-cook the apples, plus a little room temperature butter for the crumb topping.
Step-By Step Instructions
For the full recipe and instructions, please scroll to the recipe card below.
To make this tasty pie, here's all you do:
Make a simple crust with crushed graham crackers, melted butter and sugar in a large bowl. Use a food processor or rolling pin to crush (place the crackers in a plastic bag first.)
Spray a pie plate with non-stick baking spray, then press the crumbs into the pie pan and freeze it for a few minutes.
Brush the bottom of the pie with egg white - insurance that the apples won't seep through to the bottom crust. Baked crust happens in just about 12 minutes.
4. Make the apple filling in a large skillet on medium heat, this gives their cooking a head start before you bake the whole pie.
5. Make a streusel crumb topping for the top of the pie with room temperature butter, flour, sugar and cinnamon, just sprinkle on before baking.
5. Here it is with the apple mixture in the pie pan and half of the crumb topping on top. Add the rest, next stop is the oven for about 40 minutes.
6. Bake pie(s) in a moderate oven for 40 minutes.
7. Let it cool completely, then slice and serve with whipped cream alongside in a small bowl, or scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Refrigerate the crumb topping for at least 10 minutes before use so it's chilled when placing on the pie.
Let the pie cool completely before cutting into it.
Freezing the crust for a few minutes before brushing on a thin layer of egg white will help the crumbs stay in place before pre-baking it.
FAQ’s
Can this pie be made in advance?
Yes, you can make it one day in advance. Store well-covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Can I use a store-bought graham cracker crust?
I think so, but I didn't test that recipe. That said, making the crust is super easy and well worth the few minutes it takes.
Can you make the apple filling in advance?
Yes, you can! Just make that portion of the recipe as directed, but transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to finish preparing the pie. The apple filling can be made a day or two in advance.