Dutch Apple Pie
Nothing says home like a freshly baked apple pie.
If you love baking and want to spend some quality time in the kitchen creating a mouth-watering dessert the whole family will love, you have got to try this Dutch Apple Pie Recipe.
This recipe brings together the best of both worlds, a made-from-scratch delicious apple pie that will take all day to complete.
A showstopping-worthy dessert!
Drizzle some caramel inside and on top for something even better!
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Why I Love Dutch Apple Pie
- Made from scratch- Making an apple pie from scratch doesn’t need to be intimidating. It can in fact be a really rewarding experience especially if you love to bake.
- Easy ingredients- You can easily obtain the ingredients for the best Dutch apple pie recipe at your local markets.
- Quick finish times- This particular apple pie recipe will not keep you in the kitchen all day.
What Is The Difference Between French and Dutch Apple Pie?
A Dutch apple pie will have a crumb topping while a French apple pie will have another layer of crusts on top. Dutch pies are often much more simple to finish out since a crumb topping is almost a no-brainer.
Is Dutch Apple Pie The Same As Crumb Top Apple Pie?
Pretty much, yes. Both of these types of pie will feature a crumble top, which is often far easier than a pastry top. This makes this recipe a good choice for beginners.
Why Is My Dutch Apple Pie Runny?
This can happen if you forget to drain the excess fluid from your apples or apple pie filling.
Is Cornstarch or Flour Better for Apple Pie?
This particular recipe does not call for cornstarch.
How To Serve Dutch Apple Pie?
Many people prefer to eat apple pie right out of the oven. However, you might want to let the pie sit for a few minutes so that the filling has a chance to thicken. This will make for better cutting and pretty pie slices.
Cooking Tips:
Use tart, fresh apples to get the best consistency and taste. Granny Smith apples are often recommended for pies. These apples have a firm consistency when fresh and the tart taste is perfectly combined with the sugar.
Variations:
There are a few different ways you can vary this recipe. You can create Dutch Apple Pie Alamode. Simple serve the pie with ice cream to create a really lovely dessert option. You might also want to consider making mini apple pies also using this recipe.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg
- Cake flour
- Tart apples
How to make Dutch Apple Pie:
Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2. In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar, egg, and flour.
Adding the sugar and egg.
Adding the flour.
Stir with a spoon for a few moments until the mixture hangs together a bit. Then use your hands to form the dough. Pat a bit more than 1/2 of the dough on the bottom and sides of the 9-inch pie dish.
Step 3. Fill the pie shell with apples and dust them with cinnamon. Crumble the rest of the dough over the top of the apples until they are more or less covered evenly.
Step 4. If desired, sprinkle a handful of sugar over the top for a sugary top crust.
Step 5. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar, egg and flour. Stir with spoon for a few moments until mixture hangs together a bit. Then use hands to form dough. Pat a bit more than 1/2 of the dough on the bottom and sides of 9 inch pie dish.
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Fill pie shell with apples and dust them with cinnamon. Crumble the rest of the dough over top of apples until they are more or less covered evenly. If desired, sprinkle a handful of sugar over the top for a sugary top crust.
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Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
