Description

Dutch Apple Pie is a comforting twist on the classic apple pie, featuring a sweet, spiced apple filling topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel. With its golden crust and warm, caramelized apple interior, this pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion, from holidays to family dinners. The balance of flavors and textures makes it an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6-8 tbsp ice water

For the Apple Filling:

6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of tart and sweet apples)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

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Instructions

Make the Pie Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the dough briefly, form it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Add the apple filling, mounding the apples slightly in the center.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples evenly.
Bake the Pie:
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden, the streusel is crispy, and the filling is bubbling.
- If the crust or topping browns too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, drizzle caramel sauce over the streusel topping before baking.For a gluten-free version, substitute a gluten-free flour blend in both the crust and streusel.Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch.