Sour Cream Apple Pie Deluxe

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Gently press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring it fits snugly against the bottom and sides. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and salt. Stir in the sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sour cream mixture. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared pie crust. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Do not turn off the oven. (30 minutes)

Recipe View While the pie is baking, prepare the crumb topping. In a separate medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup flour, ⅓ cup sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the chilled, diced butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the pie from the oven and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the apple filling. Return the pie to the oven and continue baking until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the filling to set properly. (150 minutes)