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Cozy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe with Easy Streusel Topping

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A warm and comforting Dutch apple pie featuring a tender cinnamon-spiced apple filling topped with a crumbly, buttery streusel. Perfect for cozy weekends, family gatherings, or holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples; Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (110g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • One 9-inch double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (115g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the apples (10 minutes): Peel, core, and slice apples to about 1/4-inch thickness. Toss in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Mix the filling (5 minutes): Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour to the apples. Toss gently until all slices are coated evenly. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the streusel topping (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly with pea-sized butter bits.
  4. Assemble the pie (5 minutes): Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the apple filling evenly, leaving some room for bubbling juices. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
  5. Add the top crust (optional) and seal (5 minutes): For a fully covered pie, place the second crust on top, trim edges, pinch to seal, and cut slits for steam. For classic Dutch apple pie, leave open with just streusel topping.
  6. Bake (55-65 minutes): Place pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). After 30 minutes, cover edges with foil to prevent over-browning. Pie is done when topping is golden and apples are tender.
  7. Cool before serving (at least 2 hours): Let the pie rest so filling sets up nicely to avoid runny slices.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture. Lemon juice prevents browning. Cold butter in streusel creates crisp crumbs. Cover crust edges with foil after 30 minutes to avoid burning. Cool pie at least 2 hours before slicing to set filling. For gluten-free streusel, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.

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