Description
Dutch Apple Pie is a classic dessert perfect for holidays or any cozy gathering. Made with tart Granny Smith apples, warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and topped with a buttery crumb topping, this pie is both flavorful and comforting. It’s a timeless recipe that’s simple to make yet impressively delicious.
Ingredients
For the pie:
- 1 single pie crust
- 2 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
For the topping:
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a deep-dish pie plate with the pie crust.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into ⅛-inch slices.
- Toss the apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and raisins if using.
- Place the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Add cold butter and combine using a pastry cutter or your hands until large crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust and topping are golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days to keep apples fresh.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Freeze unbaked pie for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.