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Slice of apple cranberry pie with walnuts on a black plate.
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Apple Cranberry Pie With Walnuts and Crumb Topping

I love a good apple pie, it is quintessential American, but how about mixing it up with this apple cranberry pie with crunchy walnuts and a sweet crumb topping? It is sweet, tart, and a little crunchy with the walnuts and crumb topping for ease and deliciousness!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple and cranberry pie, apple cranberry crumb pie, apple cranberry pie, apple cranberry walnut pie, apple cranberry whole grain pie
Servings: 8
Author: Amy Sandidge

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pie dough I included my recipe in the post, or you can buy one.

Apple Cranberry Pie Filling

  • 8 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced I like a mix of granny smith and gala
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • ½ cup granulated
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter, chilled cut in chunks

Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar I prefer a dark brown here.
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch ground cloves

Instructions

  • Start by rolling our pie dough out on a lightly floured surface. You will want to roll it several inches bigger than your pie pan, this will give you the overhang you need to crimp the edges.
  • Place the pie dough in the pan, gently pressing to get it in. Then curl the edges under and crimp the edges, you can see in my video how I do this.
  • Move the prepared pie crust to the fridge to chill while you are making the filling and crumb topping. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl for the crumb topping. Mix well to combine. Set this aside.
  • Add your apples, cranberries, walnuts, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl, With a rubber spatula, gently mix to combine.
  • Add the apple mixture to your prepared pie crust. This will be full, so stack it on. Place the butter chunks over the apples. Next cover the top with the crumb topping. Yes, I know, it is full! Press the crumb topping to hold it in place.
  • Move to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes. If the top is getting too dark, you can make a tin foil tent to prevent too much browning. Place carefully on top.
  • After 45 minutes, insert a fork into the apples in the middle of the pie. They should be tender, but not mushy. The pie should take anywhere from 50 minutes to an hour and 10 minutes to bake.
  • When it is finished baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before cutting. I like to let mine cool all the way before serving, but that is up to you!
  • Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!

Notes

  • Give homemade pie dough time to chill before using. This helps prevent shrinkage, which you do not want!
  • The best apples for baking. I like to use a blend of granny smith and fuji for mine. It is a blend I have used for so long and it has worked, so I am sticking with it. Just make sure to avoid mealy apples which cook up too soft when baked.
  • Crust getting too brown? If the top starts to brown too much, create a tinfoil tent and cover the pie gently. Cut a piece of tinfoil that is about 12 inches by 24 inches. Crease it in the middle to form a tent, and gently set it over the pie.
  • When is my apple cranberry pie done? To check the apples for doneness poke the middle gently with a fork. You do not want to bake until the apples are mushy, just tender. Otherwise, it is more like applesauce cake!
  • Let the pie cool before cutting it. I mean, if you can't resist, then go for it, but if you can, let it cool. Check out this post for tips on how to cut a pie.