Dutch Apple Pie
Experience one of the best Dutch apple pies you'll ever taste!
Steps for Dutch Apple Pie
Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Dutch Apple Pie:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Fit pie crust into pie plate.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, lemon juice, both sugars,flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pile into crust.
- Prepare topping:
- In a medium bowl, with a pastry blender or a fork, mix flour, both sugars, and butter until coarsely crumbled.
- Sprinkle evenly over apples.
- Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
Why you'll love Dutch Apple Pie
- Delicious Flavor Profile: Dutch Apple Pie combines the classic flavors of sweet and tart apples with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This delightful mix not only enhances the natural sweetness of the apples but also creates a comforting aroma that fills the kitchen, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Crumbly Topping: Unlike traditional apple pie, which is typically topped with a flaky crust, Dutch Apple Pie features a crumbly streusel topping. This adds a delightful texture contrast, providing a satisfying crunch that complements the soft, baked apples beneath while also allowing for variations by incorporating nuts or oats for added flavor.
- Versatile Serving Options: Dutch Apple Pie can be enjoyed in numerous ways, whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or even on its own. Its versatility makes it a perfect dessert for any season, from cozy winter gatherings to summer barbecues, appealing to a broad range of tastes and preferences.
Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 your favorite homemade pie crusts or 1 ready-made pie crust
- 5 1⁄2 cups peeled cored sliced cooking apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, room temperature
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Fit pie crust into pie plate.
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In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, lemon juice, both sugars,flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Pile into crust.
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Prepare topping:
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In a medium bowl, with a pastry blender or a fork, mix flour, both sugars, and butter until coarsely crumbled.
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Sprinkle evenly over apples.
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Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure that the apples are properly prepared by peeling, coring, and slicing them evenly; using a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, enhances the flavor and texture of the pie.
- For a perfectly flaky crust, chill the dough before rolling it out and avoid overworking it; this helps to maintain the buttery texture and prevents the crust from becoming tough during baking.
