Description
This easy homemade Dutch apple pie features a sweet-tart apple filling, a crisp buttery streusel topping, and a flaky crust. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium apples (about 2 1/2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- Pinch of salt (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and place rack in the lower third. Set pie dish on a baking sheet.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice until coated.
- Transfer apple mixture into the unbaked pie shell, mounding slightly in the center.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the streusel. Add cold, cubed butter and cut in with a pastry blender, fork, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts or dried fruit if using.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over apples, covering the entire surface. Pat down gently.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling. Cover crust edges with foil or pie shield if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set.
- Slice and serve as is, or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Mix tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture. Use cold butter for a crisp streusel. If apples are very juicy, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the filling. Let pie cool fully for neat slices. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, substitute flour and butter as needed. Optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit add extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pie)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Dutch apple pie, Thanksgiving dessert, easy apple pie, homemade pie, streusel topping, autumn baking, holiday pie, classic apple pie