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Dutch Apple Pie recipe
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5 from 6 votes

Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Instead of a top crust, you enjoy a sweet crumble topping over a mound of delicious apples. Everyone will agree that this is the best apple pie they've ever had.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cool time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Krissy Allori

Equipment

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

  • one 9-inch pie crust see recipe link in notes

Apple Filling:

  • 8 cups apples peeled, cored, sliced thin (about 5 large apples or 8 small apples), see note about varieties
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Crumb Topping:

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter chilled and cut into tiny cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange racks so that the pie can cook on the bottom rack. Line an 8-inch pie pan with one 9-inch pie crust. Fold over edges and pinch to flute. Set prepared dish on a large baking sheet that is lined with a silpat, parchment paper, or foil.
    homemade butter pie crust for Dutch Apple Pie
  • In a large bowl, combine 8 cups apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Toss to coat.
    sliced apples for Dutch Apple Pie recipe
  • To make the crumble topping, combine the 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, the chilled 6 tablespoons butter pieces and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon using a pastry blender in a large bowl. You want your butter to remain as small chunks about the size of a pea.
  • To assemble pie, mound apples on top of crust.
    cinnamon apples in homemade crust for Dutch Apple Pie recipe
  • Then, carefully spoon on crumble topping, taking care not to spill too much over the edges and pressing down onto the apples as needed to make it stick.
    crumb topping on Dutch Apple Pie
  • Place prepared pie on baking sheet on bottom rack of oven. Cook for about 1 hour. If topping starts to brown, loosely tent with foil.
  • Allow pie to cool at least 30min to an hour, however it will slice best if you allow pie to fully cool.
    freshly baked Dutch Apple Pie

Notes

  • Recipe makes one large pie.
  • Recipe for the best pie crust: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/not-your-mamas-all-butter-pie-crust/
  • Best varieties of apples: I prefer a mixture of granny smith with something sweet and crisp like a Honeycrisp. 
  • Be sure to set your pie on a lined baking sheet. This will prevent oven spills and make for easy clean up.
  • This pie is fantastic on it's own, or you can serve a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg