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Best Ever Dutch Apple Pie

Renee Dalton
There's something undeniably comforting about the aroma of a freshly baked apple pie wafting through the kitchen. Today, I'm sharing a recipe that takes the classic apple pie to new heights – The Best Ever Dutch Apple Pie with a heavenly crumble topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Pie
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 528 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • ½ cup quick oats

Filling

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 5-6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced or diced
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to a toasty 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, blend flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and oats using a pastry blender. Set aside one cup of this delightful mixture for the crumb topping. Press the remaining mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, creating the foundation for your soon-to-be masterpiece.
  • Create the Filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water over medium-high heat. Let it boil and cook for 2 minutes, whisking continuously to achieve a thick, luxurious consistency. Remove from heat and gently fold in the peeled, sliced Granny Smith apples, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
  • Assemble and Bake: Pour this flavorful apple mixture into the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping generously over the apples. Now, into the preheated oven, it goes! Bake for 40-50 minutes until the crumb topping takes on a golden hue and the apples beneath are tender.
  • Cool Before Serving: Patience is a virtue, especially when letting this delectable Dutch Apple Pie cool before serving. The wait will be worth it.

Notes

  • Apple Selection: While Granny Smith apples add a delightful tartness, experiment with sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonathan for a different flavor profile.
  • Make Ahead: Planning? This pie can be made a day in advance and tastes as amazing as if it were just out of the oven.