Description
This Dutch Apple Pie combines a buttery, flaky crust with a sweet cinnamon-apple filling and a golden brown crumb topping. Learn the 5 secrets to achieving pie-shop-level perfection every time — ideal for holidays, cozy weekends, or any dessert craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 6 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Crumb Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss well to coat evenly and set aside.
- Step 2 – Make the Crumb Topping: In another bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Chill until ready to use.
- Step 3 – Assemble the Pie: Place the unbaked crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over apples.
- Step 4 – Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35–40 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Step 5 – Cool and Serve: Let pie cool for at least 2 hours to set. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Notes
- Secret #1: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for perfect flavor balance.
- Secret #2: Keep your butter cold — it’s key for a flaky crust and crumb.
- Secret #3: Pre-chill the crumb topping to prevent it from melting too fast.
- Secret #4: Bake the pie on a preheated baking sheet to crisp the bottom crust.
- Secret #5: Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing for the perfect set filling.
- Bonus Tip: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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