Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
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Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping

MEDIUM
30 min Prep
55 min Cook
8 Servings

A rustic Pennsylvania Dutch classic featuring spiced apples in a tender crust, topped with a buttery crumb mixture. This comforting dessert balances sweet, tart apples with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with a golden, crunchy topping.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.75 cup butter, cold, cubed
  • 7 tablespoon ice water
  • 7.5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup butter, cold, cubed
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Steps

  1. Mix 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Cut ¾ cup cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice.
  8. Toss the apple mixture until all slices are evenly coated with the spiced sugar mixture.
  9. Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, mounding slightly in the center.
  10. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup flour, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  11. Add ½ cup cold butter cubes to the crumb mixture and work together with a fork or pastry cutter until large crumbs form.
  12. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling, pressing gently so it adheres.
  13. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  14. Bake for 50-55 minutes until the crumb topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
  15. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

6494.04
Calories
83.83g
Protein
252.14g
Fat
1002.67g
Carbs