Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
This classic Dutch Apple Pie features a tender, flaky crust filled with tart Granny Smith apples tossed in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugars, topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. Baked to golden perfection, this comforting dessert is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 store-bought pie crust or homemade crust, rolled out
Filling
- 8 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when your pie is assembled.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out your pie crust and carefully place it in the bottom of a pie pan. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with lemon juice, white sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well until the apples are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork or your hands to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and small pieces of butter are coated in the dry ingredients.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly. Then, evenly distribute the crumbly topping over the apples.
- Bake: Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Using tart Granny Smith apples provides a nice balance of sweetness and tartness for the filling.
- Letting the apple filling sit for 5 minutes helps the flavors to meld and the flour to absorb excess moisture.
- For easier butter incorporation in the topping, ensure the butter is very cold.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the sugar quantities accordingly.
- This pie is best served warm but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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