Apple Crumb Pie

A simple recipe for traditional apple crumb pie. Make extra crumble and store to top your favorite ice cream or yogurt.
In a fast paced life style there is not much time for cooking so I have simplified this recipe so you can easily make it and enjoy with your family and friends.



Crumble - check out the recipe for the fruit cobbler to make your crumble. To speed up the mixture just use a food processor on medium speed to ensure a grainy texture.

Ingredients

Bottom layer

1 packet of Graham Crackers (Bolacha Maria)
80 g. of plain butter
1 tbs of sugar

Mix the ingredients in a food processor.

Filling

8 - 10 medium sized ripe apples pealed and cut into medium size cubes
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tsp of nutmeg
1 tsp of powdered ginger
2 tbs of cinnamon
1 tsp of vanilla extract
200g of brown sugar

Blend well in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 160ºc. Butter a pie dish and firmly press the mixture for the the bottom crust onto the bottom of the dish. Slightly come up the sides. Bake for about 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 and firmly press the filling into the pie dish.
Cover generously with crumble. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour of until top is golden.