Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie is a delicious twist on the classic apple pie. The addition of sour cream adds a tangy, creamy element to the filling, and the crunchy walnuts provide a nice contrast in texture. This pie is perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you’re craving a sweet and comforting dessert.
The holiday season is here and whether you are cooking a full spread or baking add this sour cream apple pie with walnut streusel topping to your menu.
You’ll fall in love with this old fashion dessert that offers a forkful of creamy, crunchy, and buttery all at once. And the sweet apple aroma in the air while baking screams holiday season.
Whether you’re serving this pie as the star attraction at your Thanksgiving feast or simply treating yourself to dessert, one thing’s for sure – this scrumptious creation will leave everyone craving seconds (or maybe even thirds!).
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Why You’ll Love This Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie Recipe
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors!
- Heavenly walnut streusel topping that add the right amount of crunch to each bite!
- Rich and creamy texture!
- Nostalgic comfort dessert!
- Great for holidays or any occasion!
Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie Ingredients
- Pre-made or homemade pie crust
- Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Sour cream
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Walnuts
How to Make Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
If you’re using a pre-made crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish. If you’re making your own crust, roll it out and place it in the pie dish, crimping the edges as desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sour cream, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold diced butter, and using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple filling, covering the entire surface.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the apples are tender. Tent with aluminum foil if edges of the crust are browning too quickly.
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Recipe Variations and Helpful Tips
- Use a mix of apple varieties such as granny smith, gala, jonathan, pink lady or honeycrisp for a greater depth of flavor.
- Slice apples thin so they bake evenly.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping.
- Use full fat sour cream for best results.
- Can make homemade pie crust instead of using store-bought.
- If crust is browning too fast, tent it with aluminum foil.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Allow to cool after baking, cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer bag. Store in freezer for 2-4 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight and warm in oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
FAQs
Yes, you can also use pecans, almonds or another other kind of nut you’d like to use.
Yes, you can omit the walnuts if you prefer a nut-free version. The pie will still have the delicious combination of sour cream and apples.
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Recipe
Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
For the Filling
- 5-6 cups of peeled cored, and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Walnut Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- If you’re using a pre-made crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish. If you’re making your own crust, roll it out and place it in the pie dish, crimping the edges as desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sour cream, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold diced butter, and using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple filling, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the apples are tender. Tent with aluminum foil if edges of the crust are browning too quickly.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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