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Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Dutch Apple Pie features a buttery, crumbly crust made with oats and brown sugar, filled with a luscious, thickened apple filling flavored with vanilla. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s a cozy dessert perfect for sharing with family and friends, especially when topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sundae syrup.

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted

Filling

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/4 cups apple juice or water
  • 4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 large)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream and caramel sundae syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix the crumble: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and melted butter. Stir with a fork until moist crumbs form.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  3. Prepare the topping: Transfer 3/4 cup of the crumble mixture to a small bowl and set aside for the topping.
  4. Prepare the crust: Crumble the remaining mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Use your fingertips to lightly press the crumbs evenly across the bottom and up the sides to form the crust.
  5. Mix the filling: In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and apple juice or water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cooking and stirring for about two minutes until thickened.
  6. Add apples and vanilla: Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the chopped apples and vanilla extract to combine well.
  7. Fill the crust: Pour the apple filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Add the topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping evenly over the apple filling, covering all the apples.
  9. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with a pie crust shield for the last 20 minutes.
  10. Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and cool it completely on a wire rack to help the slices hold their shape when cut.
  11. Serve: Optionally, serve slices topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sundae syrup for a delicious finish.

Notes

  • Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
  • If the crust browns too fast, use foil or a pie shield to protect the edges during baking.
  • The pie must be cooled completely before slicing to maintain clean slices.
  • You can substitute apple juice with water, but apple juice adds a richer flavor.
  • Quick-cooking oats are used to add texture and a bit of chewiness in the crust.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/dutch-apple-pie-recipe/