Description
Experience the perfect balance of tart Granny Smith apples and a rich, buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel topping. This Dutch Apple Pie features an open-top design, allowing for a perfectly crisp crumble and ensuring the fruit filling cooks to tender perfection without becoming mushy. A timeless American dessert that is ideal for holidays or any cozy gathering, this recipe guarantees a professional result with a satisfying contrast in textures.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pie crust, unbaked
1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the apples and slice them into uniform quarter-inch thick pieces.
Toss the apple slices in a large bowl with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared unbaked pie shell.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Evenly distribute the streusel topping over the apple filling.
Bake for 55 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold to keep the streusel crisp. The open-top method prevents the soggy crust issues often found in traditional double-crust pies. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg