Dreamy Apple Pie Recipe

This Dreamy Apple Pie is a dreamy and creamy recipe, which is made with tart Granny Smith apples and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Dreamy Apple Pie Ingredients

For the Pie:

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 3 large (or 4 or 5 small) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
• Ice cream, whipped cream, or hard sauce, for serving

For the topping:

• 7 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pecans (more to taste)
• Dash of salt

How To Make Dreamy Apple Pie

1. Prep oven and crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie dough and place it in a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges as desired.
2. Make the creamy filling: In a large bowl, place the sliced apples. In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour this cream mixture over the apples and toss to coat.
3. Make the pecan topping: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, flour, ½ cup of brown sugar, pecans, and a dash of salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together in clumps. (If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a pastry cutter or your fingers).
4. Assemble and bake: Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie shell. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the apples.
5. Cover and finish baking: Cover the edges of the crust with strips of foil and lay another piece of foil loosely over the top of the pie. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the pie is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let it cool before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to prevent a soggy bottom crust? Baking the pie on a preheated, rimmed baking sheet helps to cook the bottom crust more thoroughly. Also, ensure your filling is bubbly in the center before removing it from the oven.
• What are the best apples for this pie? Granny Smith apples are perfect because their tartness balances the sweetness of the creamy filling and topping. They also hold their shape well during baking.
• Can I make the topping without a food processor? Yes, absolutely. Simply combine the topping ingredients in a bowl and use a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingertips to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it forms crumbly clumps.
• How do I know when the pie is done? The pie is ready when the filling is visibly bubbling up in the center and the streusel topping is a deep golden brown.

What To Serve With Dreamy Apple Pie

This rich and creamy pie is a classic dessert, perfect with a simple topping.

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream
• A drizzle of warm hard sauce (a simple butter and sugar sauce)

How To Store Dreamy Apple Pie

• Refrigerate: Cover the cooled pie with plastic wrap or foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Dreamy Apple Pie Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 550 kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Protein: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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