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Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping Easy Homemade Recipe

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This Dutch apple pie features juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples under a golden, buttery crumb topping for the ultimate comforting dessert. It’s easy to make, beginner-friendly, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you want your kitchen to smell amazing.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 medium apples (about 2 1/2 lbs), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (for crumb topping)
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Place your 9-inch pie crust into your pie dish. If using store-bought, let it soften for 10 minutes at room temperature, then gently fit it into the dish and crimp the edges. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drips.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into the chilled pie crust, spreading it out evenly and gently pressing down to minimize air pockets.
  5. In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  6. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples. Do not press it down.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 30–35 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the topping is deep golden-brown. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  8. Let the pie cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Chill the crumb topping before baking for extra crunch. Let the pie cool completely before slicing to help the filling set. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use plant-based butter and a vegan pie crust. Add nuts or caramel for variations.

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