The brown sugar crunchy streusel topping makes this apple pie next level.

My father and I couldn’t wait to try it!

My oh my this one really is good, and easy to make too.

Portion Size of Sour Cream Apple Pie on Plate

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About half way through baking you top with a brown sugar flour butter streusel topping.

The brown sugar helps make a crunchy crust on the top, balancing the creamy tart apples below!

Big thanks to our friends Jean and George for sharing this one with us.

Graham Cracker Crumble for Sour Cream Apple Pie Recipe

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For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out ourGuide to Apples.

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Place a large rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any of the drippings from the pie.

Mix Apples and Wet Ingredients for Apple Pie Recipe

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Chill in the refrigerator until the topping is needed half-way through the baking.

In a large bowl put the sour cream, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, and egg.

Use a wooden spoon and beat by hand until smooth.

Fill Sour Cream Apple Pie with Filling

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Fold in the apples and stir until all of the apples are coated with the sour cream filling mixture.

For the first stage of baking, bake the pie for 25 minutes at 400F.

Remove the pie from the oven and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar topping.

Baked Sour Cream Apple Pie Recipe

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Bake for another 20 minutes at 400F.

Let the pie cool on a rack for one hour before cutting and serving.

Add Brown Sugar Topping on Sour Cream Apple Pie

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How to Make Sour Cream Apple Pie

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Sour Cream Apple Pie Recipe Surrounded by Portion Size on Plate and Coffee

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