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Dutch Apple Crumble Pie

A heartwarming dessert combining sweet and tart apples with a crunchy topping and flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 homemade single pie crust
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice from half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 5 pounds apples (about 11 large apples)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crumble)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed, for crumble)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for crumble)
  • 3/4 cup butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Choose Your Apples: Start by selecting a mix of apples. Use Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness, and Golden Delicious for a soft texture.
  2. Make the Filling: Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice into a large skillet.
  3. Prepare Apples: Peel and slice the apples, adding them to the skillet with lemon juice.
  4. Cook Apples: Add sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom into the skillet with the apples and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes.
  5. Cool the Filling: After cooking, remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and set aside to cool.
  6. Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out your homemade pie crust and fit it into a pie dish, then chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  8. Make Crumble: Mix dry ingredients for the crumble, melt the butter, and stir until crumbly. Chill the mixture.
  9. Assemble Pie: Fill the chilled pie crust with the cooled apple mixture, then cover with crumble mixture.
  10. Bake Pie: Bake at 425°F for the first 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  11. Finish Baking: Sprinkle leftover crumble on top and bake for another 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream for extra delight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: apple pie, dessert, crumble, baking, fall recipes