Dutch Apple Pie Recipe (Previous World Backyard Farms)

On the subject of apple pie recipes, it’s laborious to beat a crowd-pleasing Dutch Apple Pie. Gentle, tender seasoned slices of apples nestled on a conventional pie crust after which topped with a crunchy, crumb topping.

It’s a recipe that can please the standard apple pie lovers. Nevertheless, it additionally makes these people preferring a serving of apple crisp over pie simply as pleased.

And that’s precisely why this pie recipe has turn out to be my favourite dessert to make for vacation dinners with household and associates. I now make this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and even at our Independence Day yard barbecue.

What Kind of Apples Make The Finest Dutch Apple Pie

Identical to when making Conventional Apple Pie or any baking recipe the most typical number of apple to make use of is Granny Smith. The apples present the proper degree of tart taste that pairs properly with the candy dessert they usually additionally maintain their form throughout the baking course of.

They’re simply discovered on the grocery retailer and plenty of Farmer’s markets within the Autumn months. Simply search for their iconic inexperienced colour and select 6 medium dimension apples which can be good and agency.

Different Apples That Make Nice Pie

Nevertheless, when you choose you need to use a mix of apples to offer the pie extra of a posh taste. Listed here are another varieties you could add into the apple pie filling:

• Honeycrisp: Honeycrisp apples are recognized for its candy, juicy taste and crisp texture. Additionally they maintain their form effectively when baked.
• Golden Scrumptious: Golden Scrumptious apples are a candy, gentle selection with a delicate texture. They break down extra simply when baked than different varieties, including a softer texture to the Dutch apple pie,
• Braeburn: Braeburn apples are a tart-sweet selection with a agency texture. They’re an excellent all-purpose apple for pies, they usually add a pleasant stability of sweetness and tartness to the filling.
• Cortland: Cortland apples are a candy, tart selection with a crisp texture. They’re just like Granny Smith apples, however they’re barely much less tart.
• Northern Spy: Northern Spy apples have a sweet-tart taste. They’re recognized for his or her excessive acidity and crisp texture and have taste undertones of pear, spice, and cherry.

Though I’ve listed solely Granny Smith apples within the recipe under, you need to use a mix of any of the apple varieties listed above. Simply make sure that you may have 7 cups of cored, peeled and sliced apples to fill the pie crust.

Finest Method To Core, Peel & Slice Apples

Though it could be good to open a can or two of apple pie filling and pour it within the crust, it’s best to make use of contemporary apples to make Dutch apple pie. Though it could appear to be a frightening course of to arrange the apples, it actually is kind of easy.

That is very true you probably have the correct gear. Though you may core your apple with an apple corer, then peel it with a regular vegetable peeler and slice it with a pointy knife, there are a few simpler methods to get the apples able to be become pie.

Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer – This handy kitchen equipment may have the apples peeled, cored and sliced in a matter of simply a few minutes. Merely place the apple on the middle publish and switch the deal with.

As soon as the apple goes by way of the peeler and slicer you’ll have the peerlessly peeled and sliced apples to your Dutch apple pie filling.

Apple Wedger – In order for you somewhat smaller kitchen gadget that can make your life simpler on the subject of making apple pie, take into account buying an apple wedger. Not solely will you have the ability to minimize your apple in slices, it would additionally core it for you.

It’s best to buy a apple wedger that cuts the apple into 16 slices when making pie, reasonably than 8 bigger sections. Simply you’ll want to peel the apple earlier than slicing it, as it is going to be a lot simpler.

Home made Pie Crust vs. Retailer-Purchased Crust

Whether or not you employ a selfmade pie crust or store-bought crust is completely as much as you. I’ve made this Pie Crust Recipe lots of of time and though it’s simple to make, generally it’s merely extra handy to make use of retailer purchased pie crust.

Nevertheless, if you buy the field of fridge pie crust, you’ll solely want to make use of one. Subsequently save the opposite one to make Pumpkin Pie or place it within the freezer for later use.

You may also use a frozen pie crust that’s already shaped. Simply you’ll want to thaw it earlier than including the apples.

And simply in case you have been questioning, you don’t must par-bake the pie crust prior to creating the Dutch apple pie. Merely add the substances to the uncooked pie crust and add the crumb topping.

Apple Pie Spice Substitute

To assist taste the apple filling and the crumb topping apple pie spice is used. It is a mix of spices that’s widespread to search out this time of the 12 months.

Nevertheless, when you don’t have the spice in your pantry, you can also make your personal with two widespread spices. Merely mix 3/4 teaspoon of floor cinnamon with 1/4 teaspoon floor nutmeg to interchange 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice.

Now that you’ve got the substances, it’s time to make this crowd-favorite Dutch Apple pie!

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

*Full recipe directions together with particular measurements, cook dinner temperatures and occasions are positioned in a printable recipe card on the backside of this text. Nevertheless, you’ll want to maintain studying for useful ideas and tips when making this recipe.

• 1 pie crust, unbaked
• 2 1/4 lbs Granny Smith apples, roughly 6 medium apples (7 cups of peeled and sliced apples)
• 1 tsp apple pie spice
• 8 Tbsp. butter, unsalted
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup apple cider, apple juice or water
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

Crumb Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp granulated white sugar
• 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375˚F with a rack on the underside and a rack within the heart of the oven. Line a big baking sheet with aluminum foil and place it on the underside rack to catch any drippings which may spill over because the pie bakes.

Roll out your pie dough on a evenly floured floor to a 11-12 inches in diameter. Then switch the pie dough right into a 9 inch pie pan. Tuck the highest edges below the rim and crimp the sides. Put aside.

Core, peel and slice the apples into 1/4” thickness. Place the sliced apples in a big mixing bowl and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice excessive. Gently toss to coat. Put aside.

In a medium saucepan positioned over medium warmth soften the butter. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute.

Whisk in 1/4 cup apple cider, and a couple of/3 cup sugar and produce the combination to boil. Scale back warmth to medium low and proceed to let the combination simmer for 3 minutes, whisking regularly.

Take away the sauce from the warmth and pour it over the apples. Gently toss the apples in order that all of them are coated within the sauce.

Pour the apples into the ready pie crust. Put aside.

Make the Dutch Apple Pie Crumb Topping:

In a medium bowl add the flour, brown sugar, granulated white sugar, apple pie spice and salt and whisk.

Reduce the butter into small sections and put them within the bowl with the dry substances. Work the combination together with your fingers till pea dimension crumbles kind.

Unfold the crumb topping over your entire high floor of the pie, being certain that the apples are lined.

Bake Time

Bake uncovered at 375˚F for 55-60 minutes or till the middle of the pie registers 175˚F when checked with an instantaneous learn digital thermometer.

If the crust or topping begins to brown an excessive amount of cowl the highest of the pie loosely with foil.

Take away the pie pan from oven and place it on a metallic cooling rack and let cool to close room temperature in order that the apple filling can agency up.

Retailer at room temperature for as much as 2 days or lined within the fridge for as much as 5 days.

Take pleasure in!

Mary and Jim

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