This is the BEST Dutch Apple Pie recipe ever! I have never, ever tasted one that is as good as this. It will knock your socks off!
It’s that time of year when everyone starts baking pies, and I have several unbeatable pie recipes you need to try. French Silk Pie and Banana Cream Pie are two more favorites.
The apples on our tree are ripe, so here is the first in a series of apple recipes I will be posting. No one in my family is really fond of pie crust, so I always make a crumb topping for my apple pies.
Then while searching online, I found a recipe at Your Homebased Mom that didn’t have a traditional pie crust at all, it just used the buttery crumbs on the bottom! I wanted to try it, but among other things it called for self rising flour, which I don’t have. So I tweaked the recipe and came up with this pie.
Oh. No. We are in trouble. First of all, you don’t even have to roll out the crust. Then of course, there is the taste. Oh mercy. It is so good that I don’t think I can ever go back to making apple pie with a regular pie crust.
Every bite was wonderful. Which is bad. Because it is full of butter and sugar. We don’t really need more butter and sugar in our life.
But how can we resist? The temptation is just too great. So we decided to name this new discovery “Evil Apple Pie“. You can call it “Crumb Apple Pie”, or “Dutch Apple Pie”. Top it with some ice cream and you will be in apple pie heaven.
Seriously, doesn’t this just look amazing?
What’s the difference between apple pie and Dutch apple pie?
Dutch apple pie has a crumbly topping typically made from flour, butter, and sugar. It is sweeter than the pastry crust that tops traditional apple pie.
What are the best apples to use for baking pies?
Tart, firm apples work best for apple pies and other baked goods. I like to use Granny Smith, Jonathon, and Golden Delicious apples. Macintosh apples also work well. I actually think it’s best to combine two types of apples!
How to Make Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients needed:
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- egg yolk
- butter
- apples (I like Granny Smith apples)
- cinnamon
For this apple pie, you don’t even need to roll out a crust, so it couldn’t be more simple!
- You make a crumb mixture out of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg yolk, and melted butter.
- You press half of the crumbs into a deep dish 9-inch pie pan.
- Top with sliced apples coated with cinnamon and sugar.
- Then sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Now just pop the pie in the oven. So easy!
How do you know when Dutch apple pie is done?
Bake the pie till the crumbs are golden brown and the apples are tender. The filling will be thick and bubbly.
Does apple pie need to be refrigerated?
No, you do not need to store your apple pie in the refrigerator. It will last for two to three days at room temperature. Just make sure you cover it. If you want it to last a bit longer, you can store it in the fridge.
You can serve it cold or at room temperature, but we like to heat it up in the microwave for a few seconds. You don’t want to overheat it, just get it warm enough to melt the ice cream. 🙂
DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PIES:
- Buttermilk Pie
- German Chocolate Pie
- Easy Pumpkin Pie (with sweetened condensed milk)
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Butterfinger Pie
- Peanut Butter Pie
MORE TASTY APPLE RECIPES:
- Cranberry Apple Crisp
- Dutch Apple Bread
- Caramel Apple Crisp
- Cinnamon Crumb Apple Coffee Cake
Best Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Amazing Dutch Apple Pie
Buttery crumb crust and topping make this the best Dutch apple pie ever!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
Crust/Topping:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Filling:
- 6-7 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- For crust, mix all ingredients till crumbly. Take half of the crumbs and press them into the bottom and up the sides of a Deep Dish Pie Plate.
- Combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon and pour into crust. (You should have a mound in the middle-don’t worry. It will shrink as it bakes.)
- Spread the remaining crumbs over the top of the apples. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes or till apples are tender. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Roll yourself away from the table. Promise to eat healthier tomorrow.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 486Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 236mgCarbohydrates: 80gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 5gSugar: 50gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 4g
(Originally posted 10/28/2008. Photos updated 11/2015.)
