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Classic Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

The brown sugar crumble topping is heavenly and is the perfect complement to both whipped topping and ice cream!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 8 servings
Calories 318kcal
Cost $6.25

Utensils & Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 wire whisk
  • 1 wire cooling rack
  • 1 vegetable peeler or knife
  • 1 apple corer
  • 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
  • 1 pastry cutter optional

Ingredients List

Filling

  • 6 apples large
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Crumb Topping

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed tightly
  • 5 Tbsp butter preferably frozen
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom rack, directly under where you'll be placing the pie. This is to catch any juices that seep from the pie while baking.

Prepare The Crust

  • Place the crust in the pie plate as directed on the box.
  • Crimp the edge of the crust to create a scalloped edge.

Prepare The Filling

  • Core and peel the apples. Cut some of the slices into smaller pieces to help fill any voids when assembling the pie.
  • In a small mixing bowl thoroughly mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the apples in the lemon juice then sprinkle the dry mixture over the apples.
  • Toss the apples until well coated with the sugar/spice mix. It's best to use your hands to toss the apples but a spoon will work almost as well.
  • Pour the apples into the crust. Use the smaller pieces to fill any voids around the edge or between slices.

Prepare The Topping

  • I usually use the same bowl for the apples and the topping to reduce the number of bowls needing to be cleaned. Either reuse the same bowl or grab a clean medium mixing bowl for the topping.
  • Cut the 5 Tbsp of butter into five separate pieces then cut each piece into quarters.
  • In the mixing bowl add the cubed butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Mix well with pastry cutter or a fork until crumbles start to form. Do not use your hands to mix the topping because your body heat will melt the butter.
  • Topping is properly mixed when the crumbles resemble granola.
  • Sprinkle or spoon the topping over the apple mixture. Press the topping into the apples.

Bake

  • Bake at 400℉ for 50 - 55 minutes.
  • Pie is done when topping is dark golden brown and starts to bubble.

Cool Down

  • Place on wire cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 3 hours.
  • If you cut the pie before is completely cool, the slices will be messy and runny.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Classic Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 318 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 66mg3%
Potassium 206mg6%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 47g52%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 294IU6%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.