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Applesauce Crumb Pie

Applesauce Crumb Pie on a white plate with a fork, apple behind it. favorite fall recipe, autumn flavors
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Category
Pies and Pastries
Course
Desserts
Preparation Method
Bake
Boil
Sources
The Country Innkeepers' Cookbook

Have you ever heard of applesauce pie? This old-fashioned countryside recipe is made—you guessed it—with applesauce! Our Applesauce Pie is made even better with a delicious crumbly topping. This pie is exceptionally easy to prepare and can be made with homemade applesauce or store-bought applesauce.

Note: You can omit or reduce the sugar if you don’t want the pie to be too sweet. 

Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup sultana raisins
4 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell with high fluted edge

Instructions

  1. Place the applesauce and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and stir until melted. Stir in the raisins. Cool.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add to the applesauce mixture. Pour into the pie shell. Bake in a 375 degrees F oven on the low rack for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  3. Blend the flour, sugar, and spices and cut in the 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the pie and continue baking until the top and crust are golden brown (about 25 minutes).
  4. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream.

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Comments

<span>Cat</span> Thu, 03/17/2022 - 22:53
Would I be able to slice this, wrap each slice well, and freeze it?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 03/18/2022 - 13:25

Hi, Cat. That is a good idea. Keep in mind that when defrosted the topping may not be as crisp. But it will certainly still taste good.

 <span>Carolyn</span> Fri, 10/06/2023 - 09:11
What do you suggest wrapping the pie in when freezing? Foil or plastic wrap?