Apple Pie with Streusel Topping

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Place the baking rack at the lowest level of the oven.

Step 2

Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, crimp or pleat crust edges). Using the tines of a fork, prick the bottom of the pie crust 4-6 times.

Step 3

Place on a baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Remove and set to the side once done cooking.

Step 4

In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. place cubed cold butter into flour mixture. Using the tines of a fork (or a pastry cutter). Mix until pea-shape pieces of flour appear. Place in the refrigerator until ready to top pie.

Step 5

Combine the sugar, brown sugar, flour, and apple pie spice in a separate large bowl. Press out lumps and mix well.

Step 6

Peel, core, and slice the apples. Place in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss to coat all apples with mixture.

Step 7

Fill the apple mixture into the pie crust. Top evenly with the crumb mixture.

Step 8

Bake for 50 minutes. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Dust with powder sugar before serving.