Description
This Dutch Apple Crumble Pie recipe combines a tender pie crust filled with a spiced apple filling and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. Baked to golden perfection, this comforting dessert blends tart apples with warm spices and a crisp, sweet topping for a classic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 bottom pie crust, made from scratch or store-bought
Apple Filling
- 6 to 8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (for soaking apples)
- 3/4 cup white sugar (or 1/2 cup white sugar & 1/4 cup monk fruit)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for the apple filling)
Crumbles
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your pie is assembled.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: If using a store-bought crust, set it out to soften slightly. For homemade crust, make it ahead and refrigerate it for 15 minutes before rolling it out. Then press the pie crust into an 8 or 9-inch pie pan, leaving an inch of overhang, then fold over and crimp the edges to seal.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Pour in the 1/2 cup melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture forms crumbly lumps. If it’s too soft, refrigerate it briefly to firm up.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice 6 to 8 apples. Soak the apple slices in a large bowl of cold water mixed with 1/4 cup lemon juice to prevent browning. When ready, drain and rinse the apples.
- Mix the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained apple slices with 3/4 cup white sugar (or your sugar mixture), 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to coat the apples evenly.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the apple filling evenly into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out smoothly.
- Add the Crumble Topping: Scatter the prepared crumble topping loosely over all the apples, covering the filling as evenly as possible.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the crust and crumble topping are golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the white sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-sugar dessert.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a more complex flavor.
- If the crumble topping gets too soft before baking, chill it briefly in the refrigerator to help maintain its texture.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the filling set.
- For easier slicing, use a sharp serrated knife and clean the blade between cuts.
