Autumn Apple Praline Crisp Pie

There is nothing quite like the aroma of baking apples, cinnamon, and toasted pecans wafting through the house to make it feel instantly warm and welcoming. If you are torn between baking a traditional apple pie and a rustic apple crisp, this recipe is the perfect solution. It features a tender, flaky pie crust filled with spiced Macintosh apples, all piled high with a buttery, brown sugar oat streusel and crunchy pecans. 

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:
 
8 Macintosh apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
 
1/4 cup white sugar
 
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
 
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
 
For the Crisp & Pecan Topping:
 
3/4 cup rolled oats
 
1/2 cup brown sugar
 
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 
1/2 cup cold butter
 
3/4 cup chopped pecans

 

Recipe Stats

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie (Serves 8)

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Baking Tip: To get the perfect, ultra-crumbly streusel topping that holds its texture instead of melting into a flat layer, make sure your butter is completely cold straight from the fridge when you cut it into the oat mixture. For an extra crisp topping, toss the chopped pecans with a tiny pinch of salt before scattering them over the pie—it cuts through the sweetness of the brown sugar beautifully and enhances the roasted nut flavor.

Instructions

 

Step 1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
 
Step 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Macintosh apples, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the ground allspice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated, then pour the filling into your unbaked pie shell.
 
Step 3.
In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers, working the mixture until it forms coarse, crumbly clumps.
 
Step 4.
Spoon the oat crumble evenly over the top of the apple filling, covering it completely. Finish by sprinkling the chopped pecans across the top.
 
Step 5.
Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbling and the topping is a deep golden brown.
 
Let the pie cool slightly before slicing so the filling can set. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!

 

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