This Dutch Apple Pie is one of my all time favorites. Something about warm apples, brown sugar, and whipped cream that make the perfect combination. 

Dutch Apple Pie

Thanksgiving is my time for desserts. I could honestly skip the cake anytime, and go without. Pie on the other hand is my kind of dessert. Sweet and warm fruit with a flaky crust then topped with whipped cream or ice cream… or both  In my option there is no better dessert! Since I love apple pie so much I made it in several different forms. Make sure to check out all my favorites when you are down with this recipe.

I love a good Classic Apple Pie Recipe, but this crumbly topping in this Dutch Apple Pie is so good I may have a hard time picking which one will be going on my table this Thanksgiving. I could make both Dutch Apple Pie and the classic, but I also want, cherry pie, chocolate pie, peach pie, pumpkin pie, oh have I mentioned that I really like pie? I hope my guests do as well.

How to make Dutch Apple Pie:

Step one: Preheat oven.

Step two: Roll our crust and place it in the bottom of a pie pan. Use a store bought or make your own.

Step three: In a mixing bowl put all filling ingredients, and mix until apples are coated. Pour filling into crust. Make sure to only add the apples. You don’t want all the juice in the bottom of your crust.

Step four: In a separate mixing bowl use a fork to combine all topping ingredients until the mixture is well combined and crumbly. Pour this onto your apple pie.

Step five: Bake! Once cooked though you can serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Dutch Apple Pie Filling Tips:

For this recipe I use a lot of apples. I mean a lot! My pie is over flowing and we love it that way. Some of my readers say that they use about a cup less then what the recipe calls for and it works perfectly for them. I would add the apples to taste. If you love the crust and crumble maybe do less apples or just add them until you feel the pie is full enough. Make it how you and your family will like it.

Pie Pan Size:

For this recipe I used a standard 9inch pie pan.

Some readers suggest using a deep dish pie pan if you want to use all the apples while others say when using a deep dish pan you need more apples. Use your decrement on this one and add to your liking. If you have leftover apples then you can bake them separate and just eat them as a topping for ice cream!

Dutch Apple Pie Topping Tips:

The topping calls for cold cold butter that will melt when baking. You want to add break up the butter into small pieces with the rest of the ingredients. You can use a fork but I also like to get in with my hands. Pinching the butter into small pieces and having them coated in the dry ingredients. Make sure you have a small crumble before adding it to the top of your pie.

Dutch Apple Pie Crust:

Store bought or homemade crust will work fine for this recipe. Whatever you feel comfortable with. Most crust recipes and crust from the store will come with a top and bottom crust. For this recipe you will only need one crust since you will have the crumble topping.

Baking Dutch Apple Pie:

Pies can be now for bubbling up and spilling over. To help this make sure when adding your apples you do not place in the juice that is in the bottom. I would also suggest baking this pie on a baking sheet or placing a baking sheet under it. That way if you do have any drippings they don’t burn the bottom of your oven or make a mess. Once your pie is done allow to to rest for at least 10-20 minutes before serving. The longer it rest the firmer it will be and easier to serve.

Dutch Apple Pie

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

Crust:

• Store bought or use my homemade recipe

Filling

• 8 cups Granny Smith apples. cored (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 3/4 cup White sugar
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg

Topping

• 1 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 cup White sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Butter (cold)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Roll our crust and place it in the bottom of a pie pan.
3. In a mixing bowl put all filling ingredients, and mix until apples are coated. Pour filling into crust.
4. In a separate mixing bowl use a fork to combine all topping ingredients until the mixture is well combined and crumbly. Pour this onto your apple pie.
5. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.