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Dutch Apple Pie

Cozy Dutch Apple Pie with Warm Cinnamon Crumble Magic

Enjoy the warm, inviting flavors of Dutch Apple Pie with its irresistible crunchy crumble topping, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
For the Filling
  • 5-6 medium Apples (about 2 lbs; mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
  • 0.67 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
Additional Tools
  • Parchment Paper to line your pie pan
  • Baking Sheet to catch overflow

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Crust: Roll out your chilled tart crust to fit the pie pan, press it into the edges, trim excess, and crimp edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping: Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, mix in softened butter until crumbly. Chill topping.
  3. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice apples. Mix with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Fill chilled crust with apple mixture, mound in center, and add crumble topping pressing down lightly.
  5. Bake the Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F, bake for 20 minutes, then lower to 375°F and bake for additional 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool the Pie: Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples for the best flavor balance. Chill ingredients to enhance flakiness.

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