It doesn’t get much better than a good old-fashioned apple pie–especially when you put a sweet brown sugar streusel on top! Filled with sweet, juicy apples, Dutch Apple Crumb Pie bakes to perfection in under an hour and is ready to become your next pie obsession.
When I first started baking, I was an apple pie queen. Peeling? Coring? Lattice Crusts? None of that was a bother.
But eventually I had a family. It got harder to find the time for all the above and I got a little kitchen lazy. That was, until my husband revealed that apple pies are one of his favorite desserts.
That’s when I knew that it was time to ditch the canned stuff and go back to the fresh. Let’s face it: anything with fresh fruit is always better (plus I want to keep my man happy). And I’ve since learned that peeling and coring apples is much like riding a fruity bicycle; once you’ve got it down, it all comes back to you!
Plus, without a lattice topping, Dutch Apple Crumb Pie is a breeze to put together. With warm spices and sweet, juicy apple flavor, this delicious pie is savored down to the last forkful. And that tasty, sweet and buttery crumb topping only sweetens the deal, causing this pie to never stick around for long!
Why You’ll Love It
| Easy recipe- Because there’s no crust to contend with, your prep time is cut down significantly. This apple crumb pie recipe uses a defrosted frozen pie crust and an easy to make crumb topper. Goodbye, rolling pin and lattice work! Simple ingredients- This recipe uses basic pantry staples to deliver an amazingly delicious flavor. You most likely have all or most of them already on hand. Crowd pleaser- Everyone loves a good homemade apple pie! You can get 8 servings out of this delicious recipe that never goes out of style! Don McLean wanted to say goodbye to Miss American Pie, but if she was made like this dessert, he might be thinking twice! |
Dutch Apple Crumb Pie Ingredients
For a complete list with measurements, see the printable recipe card below
- frozen deep dish pie crust– buy frozen to save time; a deep dish crust is essential to hold all the goodness inside
- peeled, cored and sliced apples– I prefer Wild Twist or Honeycrisp for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite variety
- sugar, flour, cinnamon & nutmeg– the delicious ingredients that create such a great sugar-spiced syrup for the pie
- flour, butter & brown sugar– the three tasty ingredients in the crumb topping
Click here for a list of equipment needed for this recipe
- paring knife
- fruit/vegetable peeler
- cutting board
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking sheet, lined with foil
- pastry cutter (optional, but helpful for the topping)
How to Make Dutch Apple Crumb Pie
For a more detailed instructions, see the printable recipe card below
- Defrost the frozen pie crust, but do not bake it.
- Peel, core and slice the apples.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
- Add apple slices and mix until apples are evenly coated.
- Spoon mixture into thawed pie shell.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter and brown sugar until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over apples.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until crumb topping is slightly browned.
Helpful Tips for this Recipe
- When slicing the apples, keep the thickness uniform so that they bake evenly in the pie. Aim for thin slices (1/4 inch thickness or less) so the pie filling is fork-tender after it bakes.
- It’s helpful to use a pastry cutter when blending the ingredients for the crumb topping.
- Before filling the thawed pie crust, place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. The pie is much easier to take in and out of the oven this way.
Storing Dutch Apple Crumb Pie
Cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Enjoy leftovers right out of the fridge, or cover loosely with aluminum foil and reheat at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
What to Serve with Apple Crumb Pie
Dutch apple crumb pie is the perfect finishing touch to any meal! It tastes delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
If you prefer to top your apple pie with whip, see the recipe for Easy Homemade Whipped Cream.
For more delicious apple desserts, make Baked Apple Crisp, Apple Peanut Crunch and Apple Cinnamon Kuchen.
If you love streusel topped desserts, check out Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake and Cranberry Coffee Cake Muffins!
Dutch Apple Crumb Pie
Description
Deliciously sugared and spiced juicy apples fill a frozen deep dish pie crust before being topped with a buttery, brown sugar streusel.
This easy to make, homemade dessert will be the apple of any pie lover's eye!
Dutch Apple Crumb Pie
How to Make Dutch Apple Crumb Pie:
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Before starting:
Preheat oven to 4oo degrees
Thaw frozen pie crust on counter (this can be done while prepping the apples in next step)
Soften butter on counter
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Wash apples and peel the skins. Then use a paring knife to halve and core the apples. Slice apples into even-sized slices, aiming for 1/8 inch thickness or less in each slice. Then set them momentarily aside.
It's important to try to keep the slices uniform so that the apples bake evenly in the pie. Aim for thin slices so the pie filling is fork-tender after it bakes. -
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
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Add apple slices and mix until apples are evenly coated.
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Spoon mixture into thawed pie shell. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil and set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter and brown sugar until crumbly.
You may choose to use a pastry cutter to help with the blending. -
Sprinkle topping over apples.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until crumb topping is slightly browned.
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Allow pie to cool for 1 hour before serving.
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Cover any leftovers with foil and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Enjoy leftovers right out of the fridge, or cover loosely with aluminum foil and reheat at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Note
I prefer Wild Twist or Honeycrisp apples for this recipe.
Whichever apple you choose, take time to make sure they are sliced thin and uniform.
Be sure to bake the pie on a baking sheet lined with foil for easier handling and for easier clean up.
