There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a freshly baked apple pie filling the kitchen, especially during the fall and holiday season! This Dutch Apple Pie is everything you could want in a classic homemade dessert. With its buttery, flaky crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and golden, crumbly streusel topping, every bite is filled with warm, comforting flavors.

For this recipe, I wanted to share a delicious dessert from Natasha Kravchuk, the creator of Natasha’s Kitchen. Natasha has so many incredible dessert recipes, along with a wonderful collection of homemade dishes that are perfect for any occasion. I love how her recipes bring classic, comforting flavors into the kitchen, making them enjoyable to prepare and share with family and friends.

What makes Dutch Apple Pie so special is its irresistible crumb topping. Unlike a traditional apple pie with a top pastry crust, this version features a buttery streusel topping that bakes to golden perfection. Paired with the sweet, tender apples and warm cinnamon, it creates a wonderful combination of flavors and textures.

Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply craving a cozy fall dessert, this Dutch Apple Pie is a delicious addition to any table. Enjoy a slice on its own or serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat!

Be sure to visit Natasha’s Kitchen to explore more of Natasha’s wonderful recipes and find the original recipe for this delicious Dutch Apple Pie.

Serves: 10

Directions

For the Dutch Apple Pie:

1 pie crust

1/4 lbs granny smith apples, 6 medium apples

1 teaspoon cinnamon

 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup water

1 cup granulated sugar

For the Crumb Topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup chopped pecans ( I omitted these, but if you like pecans feel free to use them)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375˚F with a rack on the bottom and a rack in the center of the oven. Peel, core and thinly slice apples to about 1/4” thickness. You should have 7 cups of sliced apples. Place them in a mixing bowl and stir in 1 tsp cinnamon. Place them in a mixing bowl and stir in 1 tsp cinnamon. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour then simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Whisk in 1/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue simmering for 3 minutes, whisking frequently then remove from heat. Pour the sauce over the apples and stir to coat the apple slices. Pour apples over bottom crust. To Make the Crumb Topping, stir together dry ingredients: flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and work it into the mixture with our hands until pea-size crumbs form throughout the mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread the crumb topping evenly over your apples. Bake uncovered at 375˚F for 50-60 minutes (we found 55 minutes to be perfect), or until the center of the pie registers 175˚F. Place a sheet of foil on the bottom rack to catch any drips from the pie. If topping is browning too much, cover with a sheet of foil. Remove from oven and cool 1 hour to allow the filling to set so it’s easier to slice.