My signature apple pie bake is actually just a deconstructed Costco apple pie.” So, how does she turn the store-bought pie into something that’s more than the sum of its parts? It’s so easy. First, ...

There are few desserts as classic to American culture as the apple pie ... crust. A crisp topping, on the other hand, is very similar, but the crumble recipe tends to include oats.

This dreamy fusion of apple crisp ... the bottom of the crust. Add the rest of the apple mixture, including any juices, pressing down to fill in any gaps. Step 7: Add the oat streusel topping.