What’s better than plain ‘ole apple pie? Coffee crumble apple pie! Made with fresh apples and coffee, this pie is everything you want in a delicious dessert!
Here in Wisconsin we were greeted with snow over the weekend. Time to bust out the winter boots, puffy snow coats and all things holidays. It’s as if the holidays don’t officially start for me until there is snow and miserable weather.
But let’s not forget seasonal fruit, shall we?
Every week when I used to open my Door to Door Organics order I would love receiving a sampling of seasonal organic produce, and in the fall apples are seasonal. And whenever I see apples I immediately think pie.
It’s a classic American dessert, and it’s perfect for the fall and winter.
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Door to Door Organics is an organic delivery service, but they don’t just deliver product, they deliver everything else your heart could desire, like coffee! One brand of coffee they carry is Colectivo (a Milwaukee roaster), like this one. So as I was making some coffee I thought about upcoming Thanksgiving and pies and how great it would be to have some pie with my morning coffee or at least some coffee cake, I was in a sweets for breakfast kind of mood. Why not combine my love for coffee, pie and coffee cake? It’s a seriously delicious combination!
In this pie, apples cook to perfection and are topped with a crumble that has a hint of coffee in it and rests in a homemade pie crust. I make homemade pie crust in the food processor, it’s so easy that way but you could also use a store bought pie crust for this recipe. As the days go by, the coffee flavor in this pie intensifies.
Grab a cup of coffee and a slice of this pie and you’ll be set for one delicious dessert!

Ingredients
- For the pie crust:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, cold
- 1/4 cup ice water
- For the filling:
- 6-8 medium-large apples I used Pacific Rose apples
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- For the coffee crumble topping:
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee grounds optional
Instructions
To make the pie crust:
- In a food processor pulsate the flour, sugar and salt for 2 seconds. Cut the cold butter into tablespoon size pieces and add to the food processor and pulsate for 2 seconds, then with the motor running on low slowly drizzle in the ice water. The dough should be in little pea size pieces and easily come together with your hands. If the dough is too sticky add in a few tablespoons of flour - alternatively if the dough is too crumbly add in a teaspoon of water at a time.
- Carefully remove dough from the food processor and form into a disc. Wrap dough disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour or put in the freezer for half an hour. Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a floured surface, place in a 9 inch pie pan and crimp edges.
For the filling:
- Peel, slice and core the apples and slice into pieces and put in a bowl, then pour in the remaining filling ingredients (sugar, brown sugar, corn starch, apple pie spice and stir until combined.
- Pour filling into the pie crust.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
For the crumble topping:
- In a food processor combine flour, brown sugar, butter and coffee grounds and pulsate for 5 seconds, until combined but some bigger chunks of butter still remain.
- Spoon crumble on top of apples.
- Place pie on a baking sheet to catch any drippings and bake for 1 hour, then turn the heat off and let the pie sit in the oven for half an hour more (don't open the oven).
I seriously love Door to Door Organics (as you already know when I posted this super easy corn salad that can also be used as a pizza topping or this farm-to-table dinner or these peanut butter banana granola bars), groceries delivered is one of my favorite things ever. Want to experience the awesomeness of Door to Door Organics? We’re giving away a $100 gift certificate! To enter simply comment telling me your favorite pie filling, and for additional entries follow Door to Door Organics on their social media pages (facebook, instagram, twitter) and tag someone you think would love their services and include the #sweetphiblog hashtag so I can see the entry, don’t forget to fill out the widget so I know you’ve entered, winner randomly chosen December 13, 2015.
Rust says
Apple is my alltime favorite but I also love pecan pie too.
Sweetphi says
Both are so good – it’s so hard to choose a favorite pie filling 🙂
amy pugmire says
I love apple filling!
Sweetphi says
Apple filling is such a classic, it’s super delicious isn’t it?
cheryl says
Apple for sure
Sweetphi says
Apple is one of my favorites too – thanks for entering Cheryl!
Terry says
Choosing 1 favorite is so hard!! 🙂
At this time of year I immediately think of apple pie, but I think Key Lime is probably my top pick!!
Sweetphi says
I’m right there with you Terry, all pie is delicious, right? Thanks for entering!
Cailee says
YUM! This looks amazing!! What a great recipe perfect for Thanksgiving! Also, I would love to win the gift card!! Sounds like such a great service!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for your comment Cailee! This pie is so great at any time of year (especially during apple season) and you would LOVE Door to Door Organics, thanks for entering!
Sonya Morris says
My favorite filling is apple.
Sweetphi says
Apple is such a delicious and classic pie filling isn’t it? Totally agree that it is top of my list as favorite pie fillings 🙂
Tonya Atkinson says
My faovirie pie filling is either apple or pear.
Sweetphi says
I love apple and pear…I actually am going to be posting an apple and pear crumble soon, those two fruits are so good when baked aren’t they? Thanks for entering the giveaway!
chickie brewer says
My favorite pie fill ling is peach
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, I love peach pie too! Thanks for entering!
Little Cooking Tips says
Wow what an AMAZING idea dear Phi! We never had apple pie with coffee before! Even though we had coffee while eating an apple pie, we never added those delicious roasted coffee beans in the pie. THANK YOU, Mirella is VERY excited as I type those lines, she can’t wait to make this!:)
Have a delicious Thanksgiving, surrounded by the people you love!
xoxoxo
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Panos and Mirella, the flavor combinations of coffee and apple pie are totally delicious 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you both as well!
Shawnna says
This looks really good! I would try it even though I don’t like coffee!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Shawnna, and the coffee can totally be omitted 😉
Denise E. says
My favorite pie filling is Granny Smith apples. I love their tartness and texture. Love the new look on your site, Phi!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for your nice comments about my new site! I’m so excited about it! And thank you for entering the giveaway – pie with granny smith apples is always delish!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mmm my favorite is totally apple crumble! Love it 🙂 Yours looks so so good!
Sweetphi says
Isn’t apple crumble the best? Adding a little coffee totally takes it to the next level!
christopher says
my favorite is cherry and heck love a 4berry pie the best
Sweetphi says
Berries and cherries are so great as pie fillings, thank you for entering 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I love that you have combined crumble and pie. I can never decide which one I prefer, and now I don’t have to.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Dannii, this pie is super scrumptious 😉 Happy Thanksgiving!
Sues says
I love the idea of Door to Door Organics. And this pie! It looks so perfect!
Sweetphi says
Door to Door Organics is absolutely amazing, grocery delivery has seriously made my life SO much easier, and thank you for the compliments on the pie!
Laura says
I love strawberry rhubarb! It’s so tart, but so good!
Sweetphi says
You’re so right, strawberry and rhubarb is such a great pie filling!
Kaylin@Enticinghealthyeating says
My favorite pie filling is banana cream!
Susan Craig says
I love pumpkin pie the best.
Sweetphi says
Pumpkin pie is amazing, especially on Thanksgiving, right? Thank you for entering the giveaway 🙂
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, that’s my hubby’s favorite too!