Nothing says fall like a warm, delicious slice of homemade apple pie. And when it comes to apple pie, there’s no better choice than a classic Dutch apple pie. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake up a storm with this mouth-watering recipe.
First things first, preheat your oven to 375F. Then, let’s start with the pie crust. You can use a store-bought crust, but there’s nothing quite like making your own from scratch. In a bowl, combine 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter that’s been cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add 3 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, let’s work on the topping. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well, then add 1/2 cup of cold butter that’s been cut into small pieces. Use your fingers to combine the mixture until it forms clumps.
Now it’s time to put it all together. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Then, arrange 4-5 cups of thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great) in the crust. Sprinkle the apple slices with a mixture of 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Finally, top the pie with the crumb mixture.
Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Now that you have the recipe, it’s time to get inspired with some drool-worthy photos of Dutch apple pies. Check out the two images below, complete with their own unique twist on the classic recipe.
Dutch Apple Pie Recipe #1: Best Apple Pie
Ingredients:
– 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
– 3 tablespoons ice water
– 4-5 cups thinly sliced apples
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and butter. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients – flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and use your fingers to combine the mixture until it forms clumps.
6. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork.
7. Arrange the sliced apples in the crust, then sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top. Finish by adding the crumb topping.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Dutch Apple Pie Recipe #2: Dinner at the Zoo
Ingredients:
– 1 refrigerated pie crust
– 5-6 cups thinly sliced apples
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup light brown sugar
– 1/2 cup rolled oats
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork.
3. In a bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine, then pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter. Use your fingers to mix until the mixture forms clumps.
5. Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the apple mixture.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
With these two delicious recipes, you can’t go wrong. Whether you stick to the classic ingredients or add your own unique twist, a homemade Dutch apple pie is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
