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The Ultimate Homemade Dutch Apple Pie with Perfect Flaky Crust and Buttery Crumb Topping

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This recipe delivers the best Dutch Apple Pie, featuring a flaky, homemade crust, a thick filling of cinnamon-spiced apples, and a signature buttery, crisp crumb topping. It is a comforting dessert, perfect for holidays or fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe for Flaky Pie Crust (enough for a double crust)
  • 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Buttery Crumb Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie dough for a double crust. Roll out half the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Place the bottom crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling and topping.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Prepare the Buttery Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a baking sheet on the lowest rack to catch any drips.
  5. Pour the apple mixture into the chilled bottom pie crust. Dot the top of the apples with the small pieces of butter reserved for the filling.
  6. Sprinkle the prepared buttery crumb topping evenly over the apples.
  7. Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue baking for an additional 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling thickly. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely, at least 3 hours, before slicing. This allows the filling to set.
  10. Serve your warm apple dessert with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep all ingredients cold when mixing the dough.
  • If you want a deeper dish apple pie, use a 10-inch pie plate and increase the apple filling by about 1 cup.
  • This pie is excellent for holiday pie recipes and tastes best when served warm.

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