Dutch-Inspired Apple Crumble Pie
Sliced apples bake under a buttery flour topping in a deep pie dish.
Sliced apples bake under a buttery flour topping in a deep pie dish. Melted butter, egg and flour make a tender pressed base; crumble the remaining dough over the apples for a crisp topping. The cinnamon fruit softens beneath the crumbs. Press some dough into the dish and scatter the rest over the apples. Cool it until slices hold their shape. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel and slice apples; toss with half the sugar and cinnamon. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and vanilla until crumbly. Press two-thirds of dough into a greased 23 cm pie dish and spread apples over it. Crumble remaining dough evenly over the apples.
Recipe card
Dutch-Inspired Apple Crumble Pie
Equipment: Mixing bowls, scale and appropriate baking pan
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel and slice apples; toss with half the sugar and cinnamon.
Dough
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and vanilla until crumbly.
Base
Press two-thirds of dough into a greased 23 cm pie dish and spread apples over it.
Top
Crumble remaining dough evenly over the apples.
Bake
Bake 45 to 55 minutes until apples are soft and topping golden; cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
How to tell when it is ready
Bake 45 to 55 minutes until apples are soft and topping golden; cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of dough into a greased 23 cm pie dish and spread apples over it.
- Crumble remaining dough evenly over the apples.
Troubleshooting
- If top browns early, shield loosely with foil.
- If apple slices stay firm, bake longer before slicing.
Substitutions
- Use another baking apple that holds shape.
- Use cinnamon sugar in the same total amount of sugar.
Variations
- Add a few chopped walnuts to crumbs.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
Serving suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Add a spoon of thick yogurt.
- Offer with afternoon tea.
- Reheat a slice gently.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Food safety
Refrigerate egg-containing baked pie after cooling.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know dutch-inspired apple crumble pie is ready?
Bake 45 to 55 minutes until apples are soft and topping golden; cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
How should I store dutch-inspired apple crumble pie?
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
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