Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of homemade Dutch Apple Pie with a Buttery Crumb Topping. This delightful dessert features a perfect balance of sweet and tart apples, enhanced by warm spices and a crunchy crumb topping that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for cozy gatherings or special occasions, this pie fills your home with a nostalgic aroma as it bakes. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious treat that brings everyone together. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness. Experience the joy of baking this classic dessert that feels just like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch/tapioca for GF)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crumb topping)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- Pinch of salt (for crumb topping)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or old-fashioned oats (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie shell on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, flour, lemon juice, spices, salt, and vanilla. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Fill the pie shell with apple mixture and top with crumbs without pressing down.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden brown. Tent edges with foil if necessary.
- Cool on a wire rack for 2–3 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg