Description
This Sour Cream Apple Pie combines a creamy, tangy filling with tender apple slices and a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, all baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for a comforting dessert that balances sweetness with a hint of sour cream richness.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 Package pie crust (store-bought is fine, you will only need 1 crust)
Filling
- 1 Cup sour cream
- ⅔ Cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ Cups apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
Streusel Topping
- ½ Cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ Cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it's ready for baking the pie once assembled.
- Prepare the crust: Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and trim any excess edges for a neat appearance.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla extract, and the large egg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add apples: Fold the peeled, cored, and sliced apples into the sour cream mixture until they are evenly coated with the filling.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Prepare streusel topping: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and softened salted butter until crumbly to create the streusel topping.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apple filling to cover the surface.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples inside are tender.
- Cool the pie: Allow the pie to cool completely before serving, so the filling can set and firm up for clean slices and perfect texture.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- If using frozen pie crust, allow it to thaw before fitting into the pie dish.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg into the filling mixture.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
- The pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
