Prep & Bake Time
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 55–65 minutes
Chill: 2–3 hours
Serves: 10–12 slices
Ingredients
Pie Crust
1 homemade or store-bought 9-inch pie crust
1 tbsp butter (for greasing, if needed)
Apple Filling
6 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled & thinly sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Creamy Layer (the star!)
2 cups sour cream
2 cups whipped cream (homemade or thawed Cool Whip)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Topping (Optional but Recommended)
½ cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
¼ cup melted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish
Lightly prick the bottom with a fork
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then remove and cool slightly
2️⃣ Make the Apple Filling
In a large bowl, combine apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla
Toss well until apples are evenly coated
Spoon mixture into the pre-baked crust
Dot the top with butter pieces
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven
3️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Sour cream
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Flour
Gently fold in whipped cream until smooth and fluffy
(Do not overmix—keep it light)
4️⃣ Assemble the Pie
Carefully pour the creamy mixture over the hot apple filling
Smooth the top evenly
Optional topping:
Mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top.
5️⃣ Final Bake
Return pie to oven
Bake 35–45 minutes until center is set and edges are lightly golden
If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil
6️⃣ Cool & Chill
Cool at room temperature for 1 hour
Refrigerate 2–3 hours before slicing for clean, perfect slices
🍽️ Serving Tips
Serve chilled or slightly cool
Add extra whipped cream on top
Drizzle with caramel sauce for a bakery-style finish
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days
Do not freeze (cream layer texture may change)
