Description
Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a cozy twist on the classic dessert, featuring a buttery, sweet graham cracker crust that pairs perfectly with tender spiced apples. This easy-to-make pie is ideal for any occasion, from holiday dinners to casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 6–7 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice.
- Add brown sugar, flour or cornstarch, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
- Spoon the apple filling into the cooled crust, pressing gently to compact the layers.
- Bake the pie for 45–50 minutes, until apples are tender and bubbling. Cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly.
- Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm or chilled, plain or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more depth of flavor.
- Thin, even apple slices cook more evenly and layer better in the crust.
- Pre-baking the crust ensures it stays crisp under the filling.
- For extra texture, add a crumble topping before baking.
- Refrigerate leftovers to keep the pie fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
