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Cozy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe with Easy Buttery Crumb Topping

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A warm and comforting Dutch apple pie featuring a tender spiced apple filling topped with a rich, buttery crumb topping. Simple to make and perfect for fall and winter gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150g) for crust
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for crust
  • 1/4 tsp salt for crust
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (115g) for crust
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water for crust
  • 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g) for filling
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon for filling
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg for filling
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for filling
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for filling
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g) for crumb topping
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (65g) for crumb topping
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85g) for crumb topping
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for crumb topping
  • Pinch of salt for crumb topping

Instructions

  1. Make the pie crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed butter. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits. Gradually add 3-4 tbsp ice water, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: Toss sliced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp flour. Set aside.
  3. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently into bottom and sides. Trim excess dough leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  4. Fill the pie: Pour apple mixture evenly into crust.
  5. Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 6 tbsp melted butter until mixture forms large clumps.
  6. Top the pie: Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over apple filling, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie on a baking sheet and bake 45-55 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles. Cover crust edges with foil after 30 minutes if browning too fast.
  8. Cool and serve: Let pie cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flakier crust. Avoid over-mixing crumb topping to maintain texture. Slice apples thin and uniform for even cooking. Use a baking sheet to catch drips. Cool pie completely before slicing for best results. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and almond flour for topping. For vegan, use coconut oil or vegan butter and plant-based milk.

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