Homemade Dutch Apple Pie
A delicious and comforting dessert featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately for best results.
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4-5 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until dough comes together.
For the filling
- 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Helps maintain apple color.
For the streusel topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water until a ball forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well coated. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place the dough into the pan and trim any excess.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared crust.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream. Optional: add nutmeg or ginger to the apple filling for extra flavor.