Description
Dutch Apple Pie is a timeless dessert that embodies comfort and indulgence. With its tender, flaky crust filled with a warmly spiced apple mixture, this pie is topped with a buttery streusel that adds delightful crunch to every bite. The combination of sweet and tart apples, enriched with cinnamon and nutmeg, creates an irresistible filling that pairs perfectly with the rich crumb topping sprinkled with pecans. Ideal for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy evening at home, this Dutch Apple Pie is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 6 medium baking apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour and salt, then cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out the chilled dough into a circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the apple filling by tossing sliced apples with sugars, spices, and lemon juice. Pour into the crust.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg