Flaky Apple Pie with Nutty Crumble Topping: Fall in Every Bite
Nothing says home like the scent of Apple Pie baking—cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling under a golden crust, with a buttery, nutty crumble that cracks just right. It’s the dessert that turns any dinner into a celebration.
The secret to pie perfection? Uniform apple slices and finely crushed nuts for that irresistible topping. Enter the Geedel Rotary Grater—your shortcut to paper-thin apples and perfect nut crumbs in seconds. No mandoline slips. No food processor mess. Just effortless, bakery-level results.
Ingredients (Serves 8)
6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp for balance)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 store-bought or homemade double pie crust
½ cup walnuts or pecans, crushed
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup flour
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step: Apple Pie in 4 Moves
1. Slice Apples Like a Pro
Secure your mandoline food slicer with its suction base. Insert the slicing blade. Feed in peeled apples—one smooth crank per paper-thin, juice-retaining slice. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. (Pro tip: Mix varieties for complex flavor!)
2. Make the Filling & Crumble
Mix sliced apples with sugar, flour, spices, and vanilla.
Switch to the crushing blade—feed in nuts for fine, sandy crumbs. Combine with brown sugar, flour, butter, and salt using your fingers until clumpy.
3. Assemble the Pie
Line a pie dish with bottom crust. Pile in apple filling (it’ll mound high—trust it). Sprinkle Geedel nut crumble generously over the top. Add lattice or full top crust if desired.
4. Bake & Serve
Bake until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Let cool slightly—serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Fall flavors, activated.
Tips & Variations
Crust Hack – Brush with egg wash + sprinkle sugar for sparkle.
Boozy Twist – Add a splash of bourbon to the filling.
Gluten-Free – Use almond flour in crumble (Geedel crushes almonds too).
Mini Pies – Use muffin tins with sliced apples for personal pies.
Make-Ahead – Assemble, freeze, and bake straight from frozen—add 15 mins.
Conclusion: The Pie That Steals the Show
This Apple Pie isn’t just dessert—it’s legacy. Perfectly sliced apples bake tender, nutty crumble adds crunch, and every bite tastes like tradition—made easier with the cheese slicer. One crank, and you’re the family baker.
