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A plate of apple pie with ice cream

Best Dutch Apple Pie (Apple Crumble Pie)

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 25
Adjust Servings Here: 9 Pie Crust

Description

Make the best Dutch apple pie with a flaky homemade crust, juicy spiced apple filling, and a crisp, buttery crumble topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall dessert table.

Ingredients 

Pie crust

Apple pie filling

  • 8 Apples large
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ½ cup (110 g) Brown sugar light
  • ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • ½ tsp Salt

Crumble topping

  • 1 cup (125 g) All-purpose flour
  • 8 tbsp Chilled unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • ½ cup (110 g) Brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Make the Crumble - Mix brown sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Keep chilled until ready to use.
    Pro Tip: Grating butter straight into the flour makes perfect crumbs.
    8 tbsp Chilled unsalted butter , ½ cup Brown sugar, ¼ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Ground ginger, ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg, 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • Make the Pie Crust - In a food processor (or by hand), combine flour, salt, and cold butter. Pulse until sandy, then add cold water until it comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 20–30 minutes. Roll out, fit into a 9-inch pie pan, crimp edges, and chill again.
    Pro Tip: Partially baking the crust keeps it from getting soggy.
    1 ½ cup All-purpose flour, ½ cup Unsalted butter , ½ tsp Salt, 2- 4 tbsp Chilled water
  • Prepare the Filling - Peel, core, and thinly slice apples (about 1/8 inch thick). Toss with lemon juice, then add sugar, spices, cornstarch, and salt. Mix gently until apples are coated.
    Pro Tip: Make filling just before assembling to avoid excess juice release.
    8 Apples , 2 tbsp Lemon juice, ½ cup Brown sugar, ½ tsp Ground cinnamon , ¼ tsp Ground ginger, ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg , 2 tbsp Cornstarch, ½ tsp Salt
  • Assemble the Pie - Fill the chilled crust with apples in layers, settling them in as you go. Top evenly with crumble mixture.
  • Bake - Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake 40–50 minutes more, tenting with foil halfway through if the crust browns too quickly.
  • Cool & Serve - Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing—ideally a couple of hours so the filling sets. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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