15 Streusel Pie Recipes With Irresistible Crunch
As much as we love an elaborately decorated lattice-topped pie, there's just something beautifully simple about a quick, easy, and super sweet streusel. The classic topping is generally a cinch to make with just a few pantry staples. Plus, it adds a welcome crunchy texture to juicy fruit mixtures and creamy custard fillings. From old-fashioned family favorites to new and unique desserts for your next event, you'll find something that everyone will love in this collection of our favorite streusel pie recipes.
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Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel
"The crunchy oat topping adds an extra dimension to this delicious apple pie," according to recipe creator Ginny, who says the pie works best with Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Granny Smith apples.
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Cranberry Streusel Pie
A walnut streusel topping gives pleasant crunch to this sweet and tart cranberry pie that comes together with fewer than 10 ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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The Old Boy's Strawberry Pie
Here's an old family recipe that was practically made for summertime entertaining. "'The Old Boy' is my dad, but my mom remembers her grandmother making a pie like this when she was young," says recipe creator SCATTERFLAKE.
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Brown Family's Favorite Pumpkin Pie
This top-rated pumpkin pie won't last long on your Thanksgiving dessert table. The nutty streusel topping is optional, but definitely recommended.
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Concord Grape Pie II
Never had a grape pie? This simple recipe, made with juicy Concord grapes, is the perfect excuse to remedy that situation immediately.
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Easy Three Berry Crumble Slab Pie
Make this easy, fruity pie on a sheet pan. The unconventional shape means it's easy to serve and cleanup is a breeze.
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Apple Crumble Pie
You need just six ingredients to make this easy pie with a deliciously crumbly topping: a deep dish pie crust, apples, sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter.
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Snickerdoodle-Crusted Apple Pie
Can't decide between cookies and pie? You don't have to choose with this mash-up dessert you never knew you needed. Serve with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.
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Cherry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping
Chef John's fresh cherry pie is topped with a crunchy and nutty streusel made with slivered almonds, brown sugar, oats, butter, and flour.
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Plum Pie
This delicious plum pie is easy to make your own with substitutions and additions: Supplement the plums with peaches or apples, use walnuts instead of hazelnuts, or try lemon oil instead of zest.
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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Make this lightly spiced autumnal pie with staple fall flavors like apple and pumpkin. A buttery, dark brown sugar-pecan streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
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Old Fashioned Paradise Pumpkin Pie
This triple-decker pie is comprised of a creamy pumpkin custard sandwiched between a decadent cheesecake base and a crunchy pecan streusel topping.
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Apple Crunch Pie with Vanilla Sauce
There's a lot going on in this cozy pie and we're definitely not mad about it. "Not your typical apple pie," says recipe creator Cynthia Clark. "Cinnamon chips are scattered throughout the pie and in the streusel, giving the apples the cinnamon flavor they deserve."
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Blueberry Crumb Pie
Looking for the best easy blueberry pie on the internet? Your search ends with this summertime favorite. "Great recipe," raves reviewer mrshetfield. "It's the one thing I can bake and it's delicious."
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Apple Betty
"Everyone always raves about this pie," says recipe creator Barbara Milam. "You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of streusel topping you use."
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