Double Decker Apple Crumb pie

Double Decker Apple Crumb Pie has two layers of flaky crust, bursting with tender cinnamon and caramel apples, with with a thick buttery crumb topping and baked until golden brown. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dreamy slice of pie perfection! 

Take your Classic Apple Pie to the Next Level!

This easy apple crumb pie takes the classic apple pie to the next level! The idea for this recipe came to me one Thanksgiving when I watched everyone at the table go back for seconds, and realized I didn’t make enough pie That’s when I knew I had to make a pie that’s twice as satisfying,. Plus the combination of the cinnamon and caramel apples takes it over the top.

Why I love this pie

Uses store bought pie crusts – no making pie dough

Minimal ingredients

Easy to make

Always a hit!

Ingredients in Double Decker Apple Crumb Pie

4 cups sliced apples

1.5 tbsp butter

1.5 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tsps granulated sugar

2 tsps flour

3 tbsp caramel sauce

Cook on low until apples soften

2 store bought pie crusts defrosted – sub gluten free crust

Crumble

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 stick unsalted cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces,

Instructions

Crumble: 

Stir flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp salt together and then using your hands, mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms a crumble. Place in the fridge until ready to use.

Filling

Place 2 cups of apples, 1.5 tbsps butter, 1.5 tbsps brown sugar 1 tsps cinnamon and 1 tsp lemon juice  in a small pan and cook on low until softened (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool

Place 1 cups of apples, 1.5 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp caramel sauce in a small pan and cook on low until softened (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool. Be sure not to overcook.

Roll out the pie crusts enough so the edges slightly go over the sides of the pie dish

Sprinkle 2tsps of sugar and 2 tsps flour over the bottoms of both crusts. Add the apple brown sugar filling into the bottom of the first crust and spread equally across the bottom.

Place the second pie crust on top of the cinnamon apples and pinch together edges of both the crusts and seal together.

Add the caramel apples to the crust and spread evenly

Add the crumble mixture to the top

Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat to 400 degrees and bake the pie for 20 minutes

Turn oven down to 375 degrees and sprinkle the remaining crumble on top, then bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown. Place tin foil over the edges of the crust so it doesn’t burn

Remove from oven and allow to cool for one hour

What Kind of Apples Should I use for Double Decker Apple Crumb Pie?

Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are tart and crisp and hold up well while baking

Tips

Don’t overcook the apples. You want them tender, but if they cook too long they’ll lose their moisture

Keep the heat low when cooking apples in caramel or it will begin to burn

Make sure to freeze crumble while preparing pan. This ensures it won’t melt into the pie while baking

Don’t forget to sprinkle flour and sugar at the base of the pie crusts. This keeps it from getting soggy from the moisture of the apples.

Storing Double-Decker Apple Crumb Pie

Keep the pie’s freshness by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap, and it will keep for 2-3 days. You can microwave or heat in oven at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until crust is crispy.