Description
A delightful Dutch apple pie recipe that brings comfort with tender apples and a golden crust.
Ingredients
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- 6 to 8 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
- Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot with small chunks of butter.
- Prepare a second crust to cover the pie, creating a lattice top or sealing with another round crust.
- Brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the apple filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg