Description

Dutch Apple Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert, perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy family nights. This delightful pie features a flaky crust enveloping a luscious filling made from a blend of tart and sweet apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a crumbly streusel, each slice offers a satisfying crunch that complements the tender apple filling. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream, this Dutch Apple Pie is sure to create lasting memories around the table.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups mixed apples (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup rolled oats
Pinch of salt
Water (as needed)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
In a bowl, combine flour, cold butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour; set aside.
For the topping, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in another bowl until crumbly.
Roll out the dough into the prepared pie dish. Fill with apple mixture and sprinkle topping generously.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 270
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Choose firm apples to maintain texture during baking. Refrigerate the crust for flakiness; do not skip this step. Consider adding nutmeg for an additional layer of flavor.