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Best Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe: 7 Tips for the Perfect Flaky Crust


  • Author: recipeinspire
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Dutch Apple Pie features a flaky crust, sweet spiced apples, and a buttery crumble topping. It’s the perfect cozy dessert for fall, Thanksgiving, or any occasion that calls for warm, homemade comfort!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, homemade or store-bought
  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1 – Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Set aside.
  2. Step 2 – Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Toss well to coat.
  3. Step 3 – Fill the Crust: Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the prepared crust, slightly mounding it in the center.
  4. Step 4 – Make the Streusel: In another bowl, mix flour, sugars, and salt. Cut in butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
  5. Step 5 – Add the Topping: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples, pressing lightly to adhere.
  6. Step 6 – Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  7. Step 7 – Cool & Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle!

Notes

🍎 Tip: Mix tart and sweet apple varieties (like Granny Smith and Fuji) for the best flavor balance. Chill your streusel before baking to keep it extra crumbly and crisp!

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Pie
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 64g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: dutch apple pie, apple crumble pie, apple dessert, fall baking, thanksgiving dessert