This Dutch Apple Pie recipe comes from my husband’s family. When they first told me about it, I was intrigued by an apple pie that had a crumble topping (or streusel topping) instead of a traditional lattice top. I was even MORE intrigued by the fact that you bake this pie inside of a brown paper bag. When my mother-in-law made it for us and I took my first bite, I discovered it’s one of the most delicious recipes I’ve ever tried. Now it’s the ONLY apple pie dessert that I make, and is a family staple at Thanksgiving and Fourth of July. Add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream to this apple crumble pie and you’ll enjoy every bite!
Ingredients in Dutch Apple Pie
I love how easy Dutch Apple Pie is to make. The crust comes together with just a little mixing. No rolling pin, no store-bought crust, or chilling pie dough for hours. Here’s all you need:
CRUST
Flour – just regular, all-purpose flour works great.Sugar – sweeten the crust with just about a teaspoon of sugar, or a little more.Salt – for flavor.Oil – I like to use olive oil, but you could use vegetable oil too.Milk – just a little bit to give the dough some moisture.
APPLE PIE FILLING
5-6 apples – peeled and sliced. You can use tart green apples, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith apples. Cinnamon – the recipe calls for half a teaspoon cinnamon, but you can add a pinch more if you want.One teaspoon nutmeg. Almond extract – find this in the baking aisle. It gives the filling a warm, rich flavor that is so delicious!
CRUMB TOPPING
All-purpose flourButter – make sure it’s cold!Sugar – regular white sugar
Easy As Pie Recipe Tips
The pie dough comes together by mixing flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk in a large bowl with a fork. Then, you simply press the mix into the pie pan. No rolling! Next, you mix the peeled and sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and sugar in a medium bowl. Now for the secret ingredient that takes this pie to the next level, almond extract. Trust me, this is a must! Finally, you mix up the flour, sugar, and butter to make the crumb topping. You can use a food processor or just your fingers to get a pea-sized crumble. Sprinkle it over the top and bake in a paper bag!
A Brown Paper Bag?
Don’t skip this step!! A lot of people get freaked out by this recipe because you bake the pie in a brown paper bag. Don’t worry, the bag will not catch on fire; you will not open the oven to find flames. The flash point of paper is extremely high and won’t be reached in your oven. Just be sure to have it centered on the bottom rack and that the bag is at least a good six inches from the burners along the top of the oven. The brown bag is seriously magic. It helps the pie cook evenly and keeps the crumb topping from burning, all while giving the crust a gorgeous golden brown color. I can always find brown bags at Trader Joe’s or Albertsons, but if you absolutely can’t get your hands on a brown paper bag, you can cover the top of your Dutch Apple Pie with tin foil instead.
Optional Toppings
When it comes to ice cream versus whipped cream, I am not picking a side! Even though this delicious Dutch Apple Pie recipe can totally stand on its own, who can resist a little topping of all kinds? Here are some ideas:
Serve up a slice a la mode, with our fabulous homemade vanilla ice cream.Top with our yummy homemade whipped topping! It’s really easy to make!Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce and some chopped walnuts or pecans.Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of your ice cream for a pretty garnish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Apple Pie
More Delicious Pie Recipes
Who can resist the perfect piece of pie? From cream pies to fruit pies to ice cream pies, we have so many mouthwatering pie recipes to try! One of our other holiday favorites is our Pumpkin Pie Cobbler recipe. Check out some of our other pies here:
Island Pecan Pie – a tropical treat chock full of coconut, pecans and a flaky crust.Pumpkin Pie Recipe – a Thanksgiving classic! This pie comes out perfectly every time, and tastes delicious with a dollop of whipped cream.Peach Pie – fresh peaches never tasted so good, tucked inside a light crust and topped with ice cream.Lemon Meringue Pie – rich and creamy lemon filling topped with the lightest meringue you’ve ever tasted!Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Pie – one of our family’s favorite summertime treats! Tart, tangy, and so refreshing!Easy Berry Pie – perfect for the holidays! This pie is bursting with the flavor of big, ripe berries in a gorgeous, easy to make, homemade crust.
How to make Dutch Apple Pie
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