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Dutch Apple Pie

This best Dutch apple pie features a rich all-butter crust and is filled with soft apples, topped with a crunchy crumble, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 batch All butter crust Use cold butter for a flaky texture.
For the filling
  • 5 cups Soft apples Popular choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji.
For the crumble topping
  • 1 batch Crunchy crumble Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the all-butter crust according to the recipe instructions.
  2. Peel and slice the soft apples. Ensure they are evenly cut for uniform cooking.
  3. Place the sliced apples in a bowl and mix with any suggested spices or sugars as indicated in the recipe.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle the crunchy crumble over the top of the apples before baking.
  2. Bake according to the specified temperature and time until the crust is golden and the apples are soft.

Notes

Once baked, allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat slices as needed.