Description
This Dutch Apple Pie features a crunchy streusel topping and a silky cinnamon-apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 170 g (12 tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) ice water
- 900 g (2 lb; about 5 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 50 g (1/4 cup) light brown sugar
- 15 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- 15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 125 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 80 g (6 tbsp) cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for streusel)
- Optional: 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream for brushing crust; coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until pea-size pieces remain. Add ice water gradually and mix until dough just holds. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Toss sliced apples with sugars, cornstarch, spices, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll and Assemble the Bottom Crust: Roll chilled dough to a 12-inch circle. Fit into a pie dish, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Chill 10 minutes.
- Fill and Dot with Butter: Pour the apple mixture into the crust, distribute evenly, and dot with butter. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch and crimp edges.
- Make the Streusel: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle over filling and chill for 5 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake pie for 10 minutes, reduce to 180°C (350°F) and bake 40-45 minutes until golden. Let rest for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
To prevent a soggy bottom, use a high-heat start and a preheated baking sheet. You can prep the dough and streusel up to 2 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg