Dutch Apple Pie (with a Buttery Crumb Topping)
If you’re in the mood for a cozy dessert that fills your home with delightful aromas, look no further than this Dutch Apple Pie with a Buttery Crumb Topping. This classic recipe combines tart and sweet apples enveloped in a flaky pie crust, topped with a crunchy, buttery crumb mixture. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight treats, each slice delivers a comforting taste of nostalgia that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this heartwarming dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shell
- 6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, sliced ¼-inch
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch/tapioca for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place your pie shell on a baking sheet.
- Toss sliced apples with sugars, flour, lemon juice, spices, salt, and vanilla in a bowl; let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill the pie shell with apple mixture and top with crumbs.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles.
- Cool for 2–3 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 94mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg