French Canadian Apple Pie

Delight your taste buds with the rustic charm of a homemade French Canadian Apple Pie—a luscious marriage of tart Granny Smith apples, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with a buttery oat-pecan crumble. This recipe elevates the classic apple pie with a perfectly flaky, golden crust and a nutty, slightly crunchy topping that adds texture and depth. The filling, sweetened with brown sugar and brightened with a hint of lemon juice, achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, while the aromatic spices envelop your kitchen in a cozy warmth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple dessert indulgence, this pie is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Ready in just under two hours, this crowd-pleaser brings the rich culinary traditions of Québec straight to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Cold water
• 6 medium Apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cups Chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

2. To prepare the crust, combine 2 cups of flour and 0.5 teaspoons of salt in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

3. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently between additions until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 4

4. While the dough chills, peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Place them in a large bowl and toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 5

5. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a large circle, roughly 13 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming any excess, and crimp the edges.

Step 6

6. Arrange the apple mixture evenly into the pie crust.

Step 7

7. For the crumble topping, mix 0.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of rolled oats, 0.5 cups of chopped pecans, 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt in a bowl. Cut in 0.25 cups of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples in the pie.

Step 9

9. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

Step 10

10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.

Step 11

11. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1526.5 grams (1526.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1997

Total Fat 46.10g	59%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 638mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 412.70g	150%
Dietary Fiber 37.60g	134%
Total Sugars 317.90g
Protein 15.60g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1757mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.5%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 77.6%