Dutch Apple Pie with Butter Crumb Topping
This Dutch‑style apple pie layers sweet, spiced apples beneath a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a comforting, classic dessert.
Instructions
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Prepare the crust
Roll out the disk of pie dough to fit a 9‑inch pie dish. Gently press the dough into the dish, trim excess, and set aside. -
Make the apple filling
Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with cinnamon, granulated sugar, flour, melted butter, and water until evenly coated. -
Assemble the pie
Spread the apple mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the top. -
Prepare the crumb topping
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in the chopped pecans. -
Add topping and bake
Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apple filling. Bake at 375 °F until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling, about 45‑50 minutes. -
Cool and serve
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
For extra crispness, chill the crumb topping in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before sprinkling it over the filling. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a more complex flavor.
Video
“Homemade Dutch Apple Pie Recipe | Apple Crumb Pie” by Natashas Kitchen, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The pie combines a tender crust with a thick apple filling flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sugar. A generous crumb mixture of flour, brown and white sugars, butter, and chopped pecans adds texture and a nutty finish. Serve it warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
The recipe uses a single disk of pre‑made pie dough, making assembly quicker while still delivering that flaky, buttery base. The crumb topping is easy to toss together and bakes up golden brown, creating a delightful contrast to the soft apple filling.
