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Dutch Apple Pie

Delicious Dutch Apple Pie with Crunchy Streusel Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Dutch Apple Pie, a classic dessert featuring sweet and tangy apples, all topped with a crunchy streusel.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour unbleached flour enhances texture
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances flavors
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter well-chilled for flakiness
  • 6-8 tablespoons Ice Water binds the dough
For the Filling
  • 6 cups Granny Smith Apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups Golden Delicious Apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice prevents browning
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar deepens flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon classic spice for apple desserts
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated for best flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar sweetness for crumb topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour ensures a great crunch
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted for easy mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon enhances flavor profile

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven
  • refrigerator
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in unsalted butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Blind Bake Crust: Roll out chilled dough and fit into pie plate. Chill while preheating oven to 400°F. Cover crust with foil and pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, prick bottom, and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
  3. Make the Streusel: Combine brown sugar, flour, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Mix in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly. Chill while preparing filling.
  4. Prepare Filling: Toss apple slices with melted butter, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Ensure even coating.
  5. Assemble Pie: Layer apple filling in pre-baked crust and top generously with streusel.
  6. Bake: Lower oven to 350°F and bake for 45-55 minutes until apples are tender and streusel is golden. Cover if browning too quickly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Cool pie on wire rack for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using a blend of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Golden Delicious ensures the best flavor balance. Take care to chill the streusel topping to retain its crunch while baking.

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