Graham Cracker Crust Apple Pie

A creamy-crisp cross between apple pie and cheesecake pie — easy to make and great for holidays or fall dinners.

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ⅓ cup melted butter

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• Pinch of cinnamon

Apple Filling

• 5–6 apples, peeled and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji work well)

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch

• 1 tsp vanilla

Optional Crumb Topping

• ½ cup flour

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup cold butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

3. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.

4. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Apples

1. Toss sliced apples with:

   • brown sugar

   • white sugar

   • cinnamon

   • nutmeg

   • lemon juice

   • flour/cornstarch

   • vanilla

2. Let sit 10 minutes.

3. Make Crumb Topping (Optional)

Mix flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly.

4. Assemble & Bake

1. Fill crust with apples.

2. Add crumb topping if using.

3. Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes until apples are tender and filling bubbles.

If crust edges brown too quickly, lightly cover with foil.

Serve With

• Vanilla ice cream

• Fresh whipped cream

• Caramel drizzle

Easy Upgrade Ideas

• Add chopped pecans to the topping

• Mix in a little salted caramel

• Use cinnamon graham crackers for extra flavor

• Add cheddar cheese crumble for a sweet-savory version

For a firmer “apple pie cheesecake” texture, you can also spread an 8 oz layer of sweetened cream cheese on the crust before adding apples.