Dutch Apple Pie is a delicious apple pie recipe that you can make easily. A five-ingredient dutch apple pie recipe that is so simple to make.
I love an apple pie that has cinnamon sprinkled over the apples, it helps bring out so much flavor in the apples.
Dutch Apple Pie
I plan to make this pie this Thanksgiving for my family. It is one you can throw together fast, and get it baking and get your home smelling incredible in no time.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Butter. Melted butter is what brings this simple crust together. Salted or unsalted both work fine here.
- Granulated sugar. Sweetens the crust and the crumble on top. Light brown sugar can be swapped in for a slightly deeper, caramel-like flavor.
- Egg. Helps bind the crust/crumble dough so it holds together instead of crumbling apart.
- Cake flour. Gives this crust its light, tender texture. All-purpose flour will work in a pinch, though the crust will be a touch sturdier.
- Apples. Tart, firm apples like Granny Smith hold their shape best during baking. Honeycrisp or Jonagold are great if you'd rather a sweeter pie.
- Ground cinnamon. Ground cinnamon is the only spice in this filling, so a fresh jar makes a real difference in flavor.
Looking for more apple recipes
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- Apple Butter Coffee Cake | Transform your coffee cake with an apple butter twist. This moist and delicious cake that is such a treat.
- Apple Spice Poke Cake | If you are a fan of poke cakes you will enjoy this apple spice cake. Tender cake, that is topped with whipped topping and more.
What Is Different About Dutch Apple Pie
The difference you have with a dutch apple pie is it uses leftover pie crust to crumble over the top of the pie, and bake. So it gives it a unique texture as it bakes up.
How Many Apples Do You Need for Apple Dutch Pie
I used around 8 apples for this pie. You want to reach for a medium sized apple. If you are using smaller apples, you will want to grab extra ones.
What Kind of Apples Are Best For Apple Pie
I reached for a tart apple for this apple pie recipe. I find that Granny Smith are a great apple to use when making pie. If you would prefer a sweeter take go ahead and reach for a Jonagold or Honeycrisp apple.
Feel free to play around with what apples you want and make it work for what you want.
- Granny Smith
- Honeycrisps
- Jonagold
- Ginger Gold
- Gala
- Pink Lady
- Jazz
- McIntosh
Do You Peel Apples for Crumb Pie
Yes, you will want to peel your apples. If you leave the peel on it will add a lot of texture to your pie. Peel and core your apples, then thinly slice.
Aim to create uniform slices of apple slices as it will evenly cook. You don't want large pieces of apple next to thin or you will find some apples will be cooked to different textures that way.
Supplies to Have on Hand for Baking Pies
- Pie Plates (2-pack) | I use pie plates for so many things in the kitchen besides making pies. They are the perfect size for a side dish that goes in the oven, and especially useful around the holidays.
- Pie Server | It goes without saying that it's almost impossible to serve a piece of pie without a triangular shaped serving tool.
- Pie Weights | With pies that use a blind-baked crust, such as many cream-filled pies, pie weights are needed. Having pie weights on hand makes pre-baking pie crust so much easier.
- Pie Crust Shield | Many pies bake at high enough temperature (or for long enough) that they benefit from the use of a pie crust shield.
- Pie Crust Rolling Mat | Ever wonder how bakers get pie crusts perfectly sized? Roll out your dough on this baking mat for a perfect sized crust.
- Rolling Pin | There are several types of rolling pins, but for pie crust you want to use a special rolling pin that is ideal for pie crust dough. This professional French rolling pin for baking will do the trick.
How To Know When Dutch Apple Pie Is Done
You will know when your pie is done when the top of your pie is bubbly and golden brown. If you want to prevent your crust from over-browning you can use a pie cover for the crust.
Or put aluminum foil around the edge of the pie, and cover the pie for all but the last 15 minutes of cooking. Then it will brown up in the last 15 minutes.
How Do You Make Dutch Apple Pie
Start by pushing about half of the pie crust, and form it in the pie pan. Leave the other half as you will use that to top your pie.
Now work on peeling and slicing your apples, and place in the pie. Dust with cinnamon, and then sprinkle on the crumbles of the leftover pie crust.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the pie is cooked through. Allow it to cool before you slice and serve.
Helpful Tips
Let the melted butter cool slightly before mixing. Warm (not hot) butter blends into the sugar and egg without cooking the egg or leaving the dough greasy.
Press the crust in an even layer. Work it evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish, with a slightly thicker edge, so it bakes at the same rate all the way around instead of over-browning in the thin spots.
Slice the apples uniformly. Aim for slices of similar thickness so they all soften at the same rate - a mix of thick and thin pieces means some apples turn mushy while others stay firm.
Watch for the doneness cues, not just the clock. Every oven runs a little differently, so look for a golden brown, crumbly top and bubbling filling around the edges rather than relying on the 45-minute mark alone.
Let the pie cool before slicing. It's tempting to cut in while it's warm, but the filling needs time to set. Give it at least 30 minutes on a cooling rack so your slices hold together instead of running.
How to Store Dutch Pie
You can store your apple Dutch pie in the fridge for up to five days. If you store it on the counter at room temperature it will only store for 1-2 days.
You can warm up the pie in the microwave or heat up in the oven for that warm fresh out of the oven taste.
Can You Freeze Apple Dutch Pie
You can freeze your apple Dutch pie easily. Just wrap in aluminum foil or place in an airtight container. You can store the pie in the freezer up to three months.
Then place in the fridge the night before you plan to serve it. That way it can thaw slowly.
Variations
- Caramel Dutch Apple Pie. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples before adding the crumble topping for an extra layer of sweetness, similar to our Caramel Apple Crumble Pie.
- Spiced Version. Add ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg and allspice to the apples alongside the cinnamon for a warmer, more complex flavor.
- Nutty Crumble. Stir ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the crumbled dough before scattering it over the apples for extra crunch. Our Simple Apple Pie Recipe with Almonds is another good example of this combination.
- Mini Dutch Apple Pies. Divide the crust, apples, and crumble among a muffin tin for individual, single-serving pies.
- Gluten-Free Version. Swap the cake flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend in both the crust and crumble.
- Salted Caramel Drizzle. Finish the baked and cooled pie with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
This Dutch apple pie is such a delicious apple pie recipe that offers a tasty variance in texture and flavor. Give this pie recipe a try, and let me know how you all like it.
More Pie Recipes to Try!
If you loved this recipe, here are a few more pies you might enjoy:
- Easy Apple Crumble Pie | A buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumble topping over classic apple pie filling.
- Caramel Apple Crumble Pie | Layers of caramel sauce baked right into the apple filling.
- Homemade Apple Pie a la Mode | A classic double-crust apple pie, best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Pecan Meringue Pie | A traditional pecan pie topped with a light, airy meringue.
Recipe
Dutch Apple Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups cake flour
- 8 apples large, tart (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, egg, and cake flour until the mixture starts to hang together, then use your hands to bring it into a soft dough. Press a bit more than half of the dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, building the edge up slightly to help hold in the filling.
- Fill the crust with the sliced apples and sprinkle them evenly with the ground cinnamon. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the apples until they're mostly covered (a few visible gaps are fine). For a sugary top crust, sprinkle a handful of sugar over the crumbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes on a cooling rack before slicing, so the filling has time to set. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
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