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Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe: Warm and Crumbly

Classic Dutch apple pie with crumb topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • 3-4 tbsp ice water
  • Filling:
  • 6 cups sliced apples
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Topping:
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup oats optional
  • Optional: Ice cream
  • Suggested Pairings: Coffee

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, salt, and butter for crust; add ice water, form a disk, and chill 30 min.
  • Roll crust, fit in a 9-inch dish, crimp edges; chill.
  • Toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, lemon, and vanilla.
  • Mix topping ingredients with melted butter.
  • Fill crust with apples; top with crumbs.
  • Bake at 375°F 50-60 min; cool 2 hrs.
  • Serve with ice cream and coffee.

Notes

  • Use mixed apples for flavor.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, freeze for 2 months.
  • Try a gluten-free variation.
  • Pair with hot cider.