Grandma's Estate Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A classic comfort pie with tart apples and a buttery oat crumble, evoking the charm of vintage household estate auctions. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, rolled oats, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 large peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 small lemon
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup oats, 6 tbsp cold butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly; set aside.
2. Step 2: Toss 4 sliced Granny Smith apples with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Press 2 tbsp butter into a 9-inch pie dish, then arrange apple mixture evenly in the dish.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle crumb topping over apples, pressing gently to adhere. Bake for 45-50 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples bubble around the edges.
5. Step 5: Cool pie on a wire rack for 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.