Dutch Style Apple Pie Recipe With Streusel Topping - Apple Pie Diaries

Hey there, fellow pie lovers! Get ready to embark on a delicious journey into the world of baking with a recipe that’s all about the sweet and spicy charm of Dutch Apple Pie. Trust me, once you get a whiff of this heavenly dessert baking in your kitchen, your neighbors might just start knocking down your door! Let’s dive in and whip up some pie magic!

Dutch Apple Pie

Now, before we dust off our aprons and roll up our sleeves, let’s check out this mouthwatering visual inspiration:

Alright, here’s what you'll need to gather for our pie-making adventure:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 1-2 tablespoons ice water
• 4 cups sliced and peeled Granny Smith apples
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, to dot
• 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. First things first! Preheat that marvelous oven of yours to 425°F (220°C). While it’s warming up, let’s tackle the pie crust.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Toss in your diced butter and mix until crumbly.
3. Add in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Roll it out and place it into a pie pan.
4. Now, grab those sliced apples! In another bowl, toss the apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until everything's evenly coated.
5. Pour the apple mixture into your crust and dot with butter. Oh boy, this is heavenly!
6. Now cover with another layer of crust or crumble if you're feeling fancy. Brush the top with egg yolk for that glorious golden finish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes. The smell will have you dancing around the kitchen!
8. Once the crust is golden and the apples are tender, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly — if you can hold off that long!

And voilà! You've just baked a Dutch Apple Pie that's sure to impress your family, friends, or even that neighbor you always borrow sugar from. Slice it up, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the sweet rewards of your baking mastery. Happy baking!