Caramel Apple Pie Recipe with Crunchy Crumb Topping
Caramel apple pie recipe with a crunchy crumb topping: cinnamon-coated baking apples are layered into a pie base, then finished with a buttery brown sugar crumble and baked until golden. Keep it simple—mix the filling, sprinkle the topping, and let the oven do the work. Slice after a short rest so the filling sets nicely.
Ingredients
1. For the crumb topping
2. For the apple filling
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pie base
Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Fit the pie crust into your pan and tidy the edges so it bakes evenly.
Mix the crumb topping
Stir together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and shortening, then rub it in with your fingertips until you get a mix of small and chunky crumbs. Chill while you prep the filling.
Make the apple filling
Toss sliced apples with lemon juice. Sprinkle in sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then mix until the slices are lightly coated. Drizzle in the evaporated milk and fold gently.
Fill the crust
Spoon the apple mixture into the pie base and level the top. Don’t press it down too hard—keep it a bit loose so it bakes through.
Add the crunchy topping
Scatter the chilled crumb topping evenly over the apples. Leaving a few bigger bits gives you a nicer crunch.
Bake and let it set
Bake for 55 minutes, until the top is golden and the apples are tender. Rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing so the filling thickens up a bit.

