A no-roll, pour-over crust apple pie with a golden, buttery top and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for company.
Toss apples with lemon juice, 0.5 cup sugar, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and 0.25 tsp salt.
Spread apples evenly in the prepared dish, mounding slightly in the center.
Whisk flour, 0.33 cup sugar, baking powder, and 0.25 tsp salt in a bowl.
Stir in milk and vanilla until a smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.
Pour batter evenly over the apples, leaving a few gaps around the edges.
Drizzle melted butter over the batter to help it crisp and brown.
Combine 1 tbsp sugar with 0.25 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top.
Bake 45–50 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and the apples are tender.
Cool 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Variation: Add 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans over the apples for crunch, or swap half the apples with pears. Storage: Cover and keep at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate up to 4 days; rewarm at 300°F for 10 minutes to refresh the crust.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Crazy Crust Apple Pie Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.