Description
A timeless classic, this Dutch Apple Pie features a tender, flaky crust filled with sweet, spiced apples and a delightful streusel topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- ½ cup ice water
- For the Filling:
- 6–8 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
- Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the pie with aluminum foil.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
Notes
- For an extra rich crust, you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients.
- Feel free to add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel topping for added crunch.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: PT1H45M
- Cook Time: PT50M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g