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Dutch Apple Pie

By Rachael | Updated on August 27, 2019

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Dutch apple pie, a thick apple pie, delicately spiced to perfection, and topped with a crumble that will make your mouth water.

Dutch apple pie is the perfect pie for your table

When I was thinking about what recipes I wanted to share this year around Thanksgiving to help with Thanksgiving celebrations, apple pie was at the top of my list. I shared this caramel apple slab pie recipe a few years back, it comes from my mother, and her mother before. And it is my favorite apple pie.

However, my husband has different preferences when it comes to apple pie. While I like the thin layer of apples, and lots of buttery, delicious crust, he likes a thick layer of apples and a crumble on top. We have agreed to disagree, and now we just make both for the holidays.

To be honest, I love it because I love both pies so much and for different reasons. This Dutch Apple Pie is my mother-in-laws recipe, she got it from her mom. I love recipes that have a family history. You know it is good if it has been made and served for generations.

Layers of apples and perfectly spiced, this dutch apple pie is delicious!

She has been making this pie for years, and serves it at every Thanksgiving Dessert table, as well as several other times during the year, especially when she can get freshly picked apples.

The recipe, as handed down, simply called for “apples” and did not specify a type. She loves to bake, and did some research on the best apples to bake and cook with, and why. I thought it would be fun to share some of that information here so you can know how to choose apples for your next baking project.

A thick and delicious apple pie with a crumble topping. This dutch apple pie is a real treat

For this pie you want to use a Golden Delicious or Braeburn or Granny Smith. So here is what you should know about apples for baking. First, it is always best to bake apple pie in season. And buy your apples direct from the orchard if you can. If you can’t, try and find refrigerated apples, and use them right away. This will give you the best results.

Now let’s look at the apple types and what they are best for:

  • Red Delicious: These are sweet apples, with a mealy flesh that is not good when cooked. These are best for eating, and only fresh.
  • Macintosh: These apples are sweet and mildly tart and have a white flesh. They are tender and slightly grainy, and should be used for apple sauce or eating. Not pies.
  • Rome: Mild, not sweet if eaten as is, but can develop flavor when cooked. Best for sauces. Not pies.
  • Braeburn: Sweet and mildly tart, with a citrusy aroma, they are crisp and not too grainy, and has a strong structure, so good for baking. It softens when baked while keeping texture, so it is great for pies and tarts.
  • Fuji: Sweet and fresh. Crisp flesh, keeps well, but turn dark brown and mushy if baked, so best for eating!
  • Golden Delicious: Sweet and tart and buttery. Ut us a fresh crisp apple that softens when baked but retains texture. Great for pie.
  • Cortland: Sweet and tart, tender and slightly grainy. This works for pies texturally, but lacks flavor. Great for apple sauce or eating.
  • Empire: Very sweet, very tart, and juicy. Great when baked in that they keep a good texture, but can be very sweet. Best for eating.
  • Gala: Mild and sweet with some tartness, thin skinned and slightly grainy. Great for eating, but when cooked they tend to be too grainy.
  • Granny Smith: bright and tart, and crunchy. They hold up well when baked, and have great brightness, but are not as strong of a flavor. Great for pies, but also great for eating.

Whatever you get, get it seasonally, and enjoy!

Who knew there were so many different types and uses for apples? Anyway, for this pie, she used….(Apple TYPE). And she makes sure to cut them, not too thin, so they can hold some texture, and plenty of flavor. In addition, she layers it really tall so that you get a nice, thick pie with plenty of apple flavor.

Dutch apple pie is a mouthwatering pie you won't be able to get enough of.

One of the things you can do with this recipe is use a pre-made, store bought, pie crust to simplify things. Or you can make your own. My favorite pie crust recipe is this one, but do what works best for you.

Additionally, the seasonings on this pie are very simple, just sugar and cinnamon, and some butter in the crumble. The real flavor comes from the apples, which means the better quality apples you use, the better the pie will taste. I sometimes like to add in a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to deepen the flavors some, but it is unnecessary.

This pie is best if made within a couple days of when you want to eat it. If left unbaked the apples will brown, so if making ahead, bake completely, and refrigerate until serving. This pie is great a-la-mode.

Dutch apple pie, thick apple slices, perfectly spiced, and a crumble topping.

Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch apple pie, a thick apple pie, delicately spiced to perfection, and topped with a crumble that will make your mouth water.
4.25 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Pie, Delicious, Dutch Apple, Holiday Pie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1415kcal
Author: Rachael Yerkes

Ingredients

  • 1- 9 inch pie crust uncooked
  • 8 cups Tart Apples approximately, apples vary in size, so fill that pan up. Use peeled and sliced tart apples like Golden Delicious or Bramley.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Crumb Topping

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Put pie crust in a pie tin
  • Peel and slice apples and put in a large bowl. Toss with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Layer apples into pie crust
  • In a small bowl, combine crumb topping ingredients, and using a fork, combine until a crumble forms. It should have a lumpy, sand like appearance.
  • Top pie with crumble mixture
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 1415kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 7.2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Nancy says

    November 22, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Thank you for the recipe! I just got apples at the farmer's market, and will bake this for our Thanksgiving meal. Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 23, 2016 at 2:01 am

      I hope you love it as much as my husband!
      Reply
  2. Jamielyn says

    November 25, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    Seriously the best apple pie! Loved all the layers of apples!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    November 25, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    I made this over the weekend to try out before Thanksgiving and it was fabulous! I can't wait to make it again on Thursday!
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