Warm Spiced Dutch Apple Pie

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place a baking sheet on bottom rack to catch any juices.
2. In a large bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar, white sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
3. Make streusel: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Rub cold cubed butter into dry ingredients with your fingers until coarse pea-sized crumbs form.
4. Transfer seasoned apple slices into chilled pie crust, mounding them slightly in center.
5. Scatter streusel topping evenly over the apples, pressing lightly to adhere.
6. Bake for 50-55 minutes until crust is deep golden, crumble is crunchy, and juices bubble thickly through crumble.
7. If crumble browns too quickly after 35 minutes, tent top loosely with foil.
8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing so fruit juices set into a thick sauce.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

• Crunchy streusel crumble topping is far easier and crunchier than a lattice top
• Granny Smith apples hold their tender shape without turning to mush
• Warm aromatic spices fill the entire house with autumn fragrance
• Heavenly served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream

🔄 Delicious Variations

• Caramel Apple Pie: Drizzle with warm salted caramel sauce before serving
• Cranberry Apple Pie: Fold in 100 g fresh cranberries with apples
• Add 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping

❓ Frequently Asked Questions