Dutch Apple Pie
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5
Dutch Apple Pie
Description
Dutch Apple Pie starts with a homemade or blind-baked pie crust pressed into a deep-dish dish. Sliced, peeled apples are gently tossed with fresh lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon to provide a well-balanced filling with mild tartness and cinnamon warmth. The topping is a buttery brown sugar streusel made by cutting softened butter into brown sugar and flour until coarse crumbs form, which will bake into a crunchy contrast to the soft apple filling. The pie is baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-55 minutes, with foil placed over the pie halfway through to protect the topping from burning.
The pie's filling becomes tender during baking, with the cinnamon and sugar enhancing the apple flavors. The streusel topping provides a sweet, crumbly texture that complements the moist interior. Using a baking sheet underneath the pie helps manage any juices that bubble over.
This pie works well as a classic dessert for gatherings and pairs nicely with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, though it is delicious on its own. The choice of apples affects sweetness and texture—using Granny Smith apples results in a tart, firmer result, while varieties like Fuji or Gala yield a sweeter experience.
If desired, blind bake the pie crust beforehand for a flakier bottom. Adjust apple varieties to your taste preferences for tartness or sweetness. Covering the pie with foil during baking prevents the topping from over-browning while allowing the filling to cook through.
Ingredients
- (1) inch pie crust (find homemade recipe HERE)
Apple Pie Filling:
- 3 lbs. apple peeled and sliced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice squeezed, fresh
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Brown Sugar Streusel Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
Instructions
Pie Crust:
- If you desire a flakier bottom crust, I suggest blind baking the pie crust ahead of time. This is an extra step and does require some type of pie weights (you can even use beans). You can find the instructions on how to blind bake a crust by clicking HERE.
- Make a homemade pie crust by following the recipe HERE and press into 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
Apple Pie Filling:
- Peel and slice the apples and place in a large bowl. Toss with fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crumble Topping:
- In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar and flour until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour apples into pie crust. Press the apples down to fit into the pie plate. Top with the brown sugar crumble.
- Place apple pie onto a baking sheet. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until apples are completely tender and cooked through. I suggest placing aluminum foil over the pie halfway through baking time to ensure the crumble and the crust doesn't become too brown.
- Let cool for at least 2 hours to allow the apples to set-up. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose apple varieties based on preferred tartness and texture: Granny Smith for tart and crunchy, Fuji or Gala for sweet and crisp, or Golden Delicious for classic baking.
- Blind baking the pie crust can prevent a soggy bottom and result in a flakier crust if desired.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking to avoid excessive browning of the crumble topping.
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Overall Rating
5
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