Graham Cracker Crust Apple Pie

A graham cracker-crusted apple pie in a pie plate with a cut slice of pie ready to take out.

Graham Cracker Crust Apple Pie

This Apple Pie Recipe with Graham Cracker Crust is a delightful twist on the classic. The graham cracker and cream cheese base pairs perfectly with the sweet, homemade apple filling.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Cool Time, divided1 30

Total Time2 30

Servings:

Calories: 429kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

1 cups all purpose flour
6 full graham crackers broken into pieces
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoon butter softened
3 oz cream cheese

Filling Ingredients

6 large apples I used 3 Granny Smith and 3 Gala
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon butter softened
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Topping Ingredients

¾ cup all purpose flour
½ cup quick oats
½ cup brown sugar packed
½ cup butter melted or 8 tablespoons

Instructions

Place flour, graham crackers, and salt in a blender or food processor. Process until ingredients become fine. Add butter and cream cheese. Blend until dough forms. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Remove dough from blender and work together to form a ball. Place ball in a greased 9-inch pie pan. Press dough evenly to cover the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Smooth the edges. Place crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour prior to adding the filling.
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Peel, core, and cut apples into small chunks. Place apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and toss until apples are evenly coated.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When butter is melted, add apple mixture and continue to cook until apples are softened.
Pour heavy whipping cream into apples. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until thickened.
Using a slotted spoon transfer apples to your prepared crust. Pour thickened sauce over top and smooth it with a spatula.
Prepare topping by placing flour, quick oats, brown sugar, sugar, and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, combine all ingredients until crumbs are formed.
Sprinkle topping evenly over top of apple filling. Cover outside of crust with a crust protector or aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on rack 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Skip the crumble topping: If you prefer, you can bake the pie without the oat crumble. I love the texture so I always add it, but you don’t have to!

Don’t skip cooking the filling: Do not mix the filling ingredients and pour them directly into the pie. Cooking the apples and thickening the filling first will give you the best results.

Chill the crust: You must chill the crust for at least an hour before baking it, so it holds up and doesn’t fall apart.

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