Unleash the secret to a perfectly baked, heavenly Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust! This beginner-friendly pie recipe uses premade graham cracker crust, canned apple pie filling, and a buttery crumble topping - perfect for those who love apple pie but don't want the usual hassle of making one.
Who says only expert bakers can bake a delicious apple pie? This beginner-friendly pie recipe starts with a store-bought graham cracker crust and canned filling. A simple cinnamon crumble coats the pie in flavor and adds a delightful texture. The result? It's the most scrumptious apple pie you've ever tasted.
This foolproof pie recipe is a fun and simplified take on the traditional apple pie. Unleash the secret to a perfectly baked, heavenly apple pie with graham crust. Whether you need a last-minute dessert or a delicious apple pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table, this recipe results in apple pie perfection.
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Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
This pie recipe has three separate elements: pie crust, apple filling, and cinnamon crumble.
- Premade Graham Cracker Crust: Contrary to classic apple pie, this recipe utilizes buttery graham cracker crust instead of traditional pie crust.
- Apple Pie Filling: This easy recipe uses store-bought apple filling, which saves time, effort, and dishes.
- Buttery Crumb Topping: Cinnamon streusel topping replaces the classic pie crust top.
Ingredients
- Premade Graham Cracker Crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Apple Pie Filling: This recipe utilizes premade, canned pie filling to save time and effort. Homemade apple pie filling can be used in substitution.
- All-Purpose Flour
- Light Brown Sugar (packed): Brown sugar adds a sweet flavor to the crumble topping and helps it achieve a golden brown color. Swap light brown sugar for dark brown sugar if desired.
- Ground Cinnamon: For additional spice, swap the ground cinnamon for apple pie spice.
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter (room temperature): You need softened butter for the crumb mixture.
See the recipe card for the ingredient quantities.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the storebought graham cracker crust on a sheet tray and bake it for 5 minutes. Allow the crust to cool slightly.
- Make the crumble topping: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Cut in the softened butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour the apple pie filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Evenly disperse the crumb topping over the filling.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. Cool the pie at room temperature on a wire rack.
Variations
- Homemade Graham Cracker Crust: Pulse 11 graham cracker sheets in a food processor until graham cracker crumbs form. Combine crumbs with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (granulated or brown) and 6 to 7 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 350 F for about 10 minutes, until set and lightly golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy apple pie at room temperature, cold, or warm. Pair slices with whipped cream, Chantilly cream, or a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle pie with homemade salted caramel sauce for the ultimate treat.
Suggested Equipment
Storage
Wrap the pie tightly in aluminum foil or transfer the slices to an airtight container. Store the pie at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pie will stay firmer when stored in the refrigerator. After the third day, the pie will start to soften.
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- Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Expert Tips
- Bake the graham cracker crust for about 5 minutes before adding the apple filling. If there are any cracks in the crust, press them in while the crust is still hot.
- Chill the pie before slicing it so the apple filling retains its structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer pie slices to a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze the pie for up to 3 months; thaw it in the refrigerator before consuming it.
Most grocery stores carry canned apple pie filling, especially around the holidays. You will find it in the baking aisle.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust store-bought or homemade
- 2 21-oz cans of apple pie filling
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the {store-bought} graham cracker crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Make the crumble topping: Whisk flour, light brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut the softened butter into the dry ingredients using two forks or a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour both cans of apple pie filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Evenly disperse the crumb topping over the filling until everything is covered. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes until the filling topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for 2 hours at room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator to set it completely.
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