amish apple pie recipe

If you’re in the mood for a classic American dessert, this Dutch apple pie recipe is a must-try. Packed with sweet apples and topped with a crispy crumb topping, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, chilled
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball. Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. In a large bowl, toss together apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 piece of dough into a 12-inch circle. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out circles of dough. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Fill each circle with a spoonful of apple mixture, then fold in half and seal edges with a fork.
6. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pies and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Transfer pies to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Amish Dutch Apple Pie Recipe with Crumb Topping

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Crumb Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss together apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour apple mixture into crust.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

No matter which recipe you choose, this classic apple pie is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Enjoy!