Deep-Dish Apple Crumble Pie Topped with Chocolate Ganache
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Autumn time brings out all the very best fruit recipes and this Deep-Dish Apple Crumble Pie is a fab way to use up those fall apples…plus it is a real crowd pleaser! Perfect as an indulgent dessert or a scrumptious addition to afternoon tea.
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Deep-Dish Apple Crumble Pie
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
This recipe takes two classic desserts – apple pie and apple crumble, and combines them to make an apple crumble pie.
The combination of tart apples, sweet crumble topping, and rich chocolate ganache is irresistible.
This recipe is made with a deep-dish pie crust for an extra-large slice of pie.
If you’re looking for a decadent dessert that will impress your guests, this is the recipe for you!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients and equipment needed for this recipe have been linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. Staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., aren’t always included here as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card.
- Fresh Produce – Gala Apples, Lemons
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter, Heavy Whipping Cream (Double Cream)
- Other – Pie Crust
- All-Purpose Flour – also known as Plain Flour.
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cinnamon
- White Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract – always buy good vanilla as it really does make a flavor difference.
- Light Brown Sugar
- Walnuts
- Chocolate Chips – semi-sweet (US), plain (UK)
- Special Equipment:
Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, that you can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, litres, etc.,).
More Recipes Using Apples
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is apples, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Instant Pot Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake – The Ultimate Fall Dessert!
- Gluten-Free Baked Cinnamon Apple Cobbler Dessert
- Slow Cooker Overnight Oats with Apple & Cinnamon
More Pie Recipes
Looking for more Pies to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Homemade Apple Pie a la Mode (with No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream!)
- Delicious & Decadent Deep Dish Cherry Chocolate Ganache Pie
- Classic Banana Cream Pie Recipe (From Scratch!)
Recipe Tips
- Storing Leftovers: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always be sure to check if leftover food looks and smells okay before diving in!
How Do I Make A Deep-Dish Apple Crumble Pie?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Apple Crumble Pie with Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
- 1 Pie Crust store-bought
For the Filling
- 5 large Gala apples
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour plain flour, leveled
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour plain flour, leveled
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted/ slightly cooled
For the Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet/plain
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream double cream
Optional Topping
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
- Place the pie crust into a baking/pie dish and set it aside.
- To make the filling, core, peel, and slice the apples into ¼"/0.5cm slices and place them into a mixing bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and water to cover all of the apple slices. Leave to sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the apple slices and return to the bowl
- Add flour, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of apples, and use a rubber spatula to combine the ingredients together. Spoon the filling into the pie crust and set it aside.
- To make the crumble topping, place the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and walnuts into a mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together. Then mix in the butter to form the crumble as shown.
- Sprinkle the topping over the top of the pie and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Do not remove the pie from the oven but reduce the oven temperature to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for another 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and leave it to cool for 3 hours.
- To make the chocolate ganache, place the chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into a small pan and heat until just simmering.
- Pour the warmed cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth. Leave to sit for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the ganache into a disposable piping bag and cut the tip off the bag.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the cooked and cooled pie and sprinkle over the ¼ cup of chocolate chips if using.
- Leave the chocolate ganache to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the dessert, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Gluten-Free Baked Avocado Fries with Homemade Garlic Dipping Sauce
- Soup: 30-Minute Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe
- Salad: This Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is Perfect for Sharing!
- Main Dish: Grilled Lime-Marinated Flat Iron Steak Recipe
- Side Dish: Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Vegetarian & Vegan Recipe)
- Beverage: Captain Jack Sparrow Rum Cocktail With 3 Kinds of Rum & Blue Curaçao
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