Dutch Apple Pie Recipe (VIDEO)
This homemade Dutch Apple Pie is a showstopping holiday-worthy dessert. It is everything you love about Classic Apple Pie with a buttery crumb topping.
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We love apple recipes from Apple Turnovers to Baked Apples. There is nothing like the sweet smell of homemade apple desserts. If you are a fan of apples, this Dutch Apple Pie Recipe is a must-try! Watch the video tutorial and you will master this pie in no time.
Dutch Apple Pie Video Tutorial:
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What is a Dutch Apple Pie?
Dutch Apple Pie is essentially a crumb topped apple pie. We use a traditional butter crust to line the pie plate, fill with apples like you would for classic Apple Pie, and top with a buttery crumb-pecan topping.
The Best Apples for Baking:
We highly recommend using Granny Smith Apples for most apple desserts. The contrast of the tangy apples with the sweetness of the filling is irresistible. While Granny Smith works best, you can substitute. Be sure to use a crisp/tart apple that is not overly ripe.
If you are using sweeter apples, I suggest squeezing some fresh lemon juice over your apple slices to balance the sweetness and cutting down on the sugar in the filling. You can Substitute with: Jonagold, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Honey Crisp.
How To Slice Apples: You can peel, core, and slice the apples by hand with a knife, but the fastest and easiest way is to use an Apple Slicer. It does all of the prep in one step. Watch the video tutorial above to see this in action.
How to Make Apple Crumb Pie:
A Dutch apple pie sounds fancy but the process is simple and you will impress everyone with your stunning pie.
- Make the Crust – roll a chilled pie disk and transfer it to a pie pan.
- Prep Apples – Peel, core and slice the apples. Toss with cinnamon.
- Make the Filling – in a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour then add sugar, and water. Stir sauce into sliced apples.
- Make Crumb Topping – using your hands, form pea-sized crumbles from flour, brown and granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter then add pecans.
- Assemble and Bake – pour the apple filling over the bottom crust, smooth out the top and cover with crumb topping. Bake at 375˚F for 55 minutes.
How to Make a Crumb Topping:
A crumb topping is simple to make and all you need are your hands to form the crumbs. Mix dry ingredients together, then work softened butter into the flour until well incorporated and coarse crumbs form, then fold in the pecans.
How to Transfer a Pie Crust:
The easiest way to transfer a pie crust is to wrap it around your rolling pin and then unroll it into your pie pan. Watch the video tutorial to see this process in action.
Common Questions:
Absolutely! If the only thing stopping you from making this is the homemade pie crust, then buy a pre-made crust. If the crust is frozen, thaw according to package instructions and proceed with the recipe as usual.
You can leave out the pecans or replace them with chopped walnuts, sliced or slivered almonds.
The pie is done when you see bubbling juices at the edges coming through the topping. You can also check with an instant-read thermometer. Pectin breaks down and softens the apples at 175˚ so you want your pie filling to reach 175˚F.
For the apples to cook through evenly, cut your apples slices 1/4″ thick.
This recipe has a generous amount of filling so we recommend a deep-dish pie pan.
How to Serve Dutch Apple Pie:
Dutch apple pie is a show-stopping holiday dessert. If you want to make it even more decadent, serve it with:
- Vanilla Ice Cream – scooped over each slice
- Caramel Sauce – drizzled over the pie
- Whipped Cream – lightly sweetened
Make-Ahead Tips:
We love to make and serve the pie the same day it is made but you can pre-make portions of the pie or even bake the entire apple pie with crumb topping ahead.
- Pie Crust – The homemade pie dough can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use. You can even mold it in the pie pan ahead, cover, and refrigerate a day ahead.
- Crumble Topping – you can make the topping a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Storing the Finished Pie – the pie can be baked, cooled, and refrigerated a day ahead. Bring the pie to room temperature or slightly warm it in the oven before serving.
Everything about this Dutch Apple Pie is good, from the flaky pastry dough to the warm gooey apple filling and crisp buttery pecan topping.
More Holiday Desserts:
If you love this Dutch Apple Pie recipe then you won’t want to miss these holiday desserts. These are the fan-favorites that are most popular for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
- Pumpkin Cake – with an irresistible frosting
- Tiramisu – a no-bake, timeless Italian cake
- Tres Leches Cake – can be decorated for any holiday
- Baklava – with excellent lemon-honey syrup
- Banana Bread – our most famous banana bread
- Pumpin Cheesecake – easy and stunning dessert
Dutch Apple Pie Recipe (Apple Crumb Pie)
Ingredients
For the Dutch Apple Pie:
- 1 pie crust , (1/2 of our pie dough recipe)
- 2 1/4 lbs granny smith apples, 6 medium apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F with a rack on the bottom and a rack in the center of the oven.
- Roll out your chilled pie dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12” diameter circle. Transfer to a 9” pie pan. Tuck excess pie dough into the dish and crimp the edges.
- 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.
- 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.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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Hi Natasha,
Your Blueberry Pie recipe was a big hit with my hubby and friends!
I’d like to make your Dutch Apple Pie recipe but my husband is allergic to all tree nuts. Is it possible to substitute something comparable? Imo, it needs something to add that texture and complex flavor. TIA
Hi Lauren! You can leave them out completely. I hope you love the apple pie too!
The BEST apple pie EVER!
Thank you so much for this recipe!
One question….I’ve been tasked with making 2….have you ever baked 2 at the same time? If so, how much time did you add to the bake?
Hi Jen! Yes, if they are the same size you should be able to bake them together without making any changes to the time and temperature. You may need to rotate them half way through to ensure even baking for both pies. If they need a few extra minutes go ahead and leave them in a little while longer.
Hi Natasha,
I love this recipe, my family used whip cream on top and there were no leftovers-so I made another one:) Like you say “It is a party in your mouth” I’m going to make this for a birthday in November!!!!
You’re The Best
p.s. I added walnuts those are my favorite add ins!!!!
Hi Melinda! That’s so much for the wonderful review. I’m glad your family loved this recipe.
Can you use this topping on apple crisp I don’t like oatmeal
Yes, that would work.
Everyone loves this pie! I have made it three times in the last 8 weeks and there is never a crumb left once it is cut into. I was recently invited to a dinner party and was asked to bring “The Pie”. Of course, they meant your Dutch Apple Pie! It’s taken on a life of its own!! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Robin! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!
I just made this for my family for Sunday lunch. Served it with double cream. Wow! Not a crumb left – it was so delicious that everyone was quiet as a mouse whilst eating, which in our house is very unusual. At the end, I received a chorus of “scrumptious”, “best pie ever”, “to die for” etc.; and one very clean pie dish! Thought you should know that, Natasha – those words should be for you as it’s your recipe! 🙂
Very easy to make, wouldn’t change a thing. I would have used all granny smith apples but I only had two so had to use the bramley apples I had as well. The combination of the two was amazing. But next time will use all granny smiths.
Well done, Natasha! Your recipes always work and are full of flavour. I can see that you put a lot of work into what you do and I for one definitely appreciate it – you work hard.
Thank you so much for your excellent comments and review! We appreciate and we’re glad that you love this recipe.
I used your Dutch Apple pie recipe
for Christmas.
I had a bushel of apples that I had purchased from my grandsons FFA (future farmers of america) program. I used half to can some apple butter for gifts and the rest .well, I used your pie recipe and made nine pies for family and neighbors, Every said how delicious. Thank you.
I love cooking with you
I’m so glad you gave this recipe a try, Betty! That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
By far, the best apple pie I have ever made!! I was at my daughter in laws house so I didn’t make the crust from scratch, opting for a frozen one. Would recommend the deep dish if you choose to go with a frozen crust. Can not say enough about the pie, it was amazing & I am not even a huge apple pie fan!!
Hello Julie, thank you for your amazing comments and feedback. We’re happy to see this great review!
Thanks for this recipe. I made the pie for our holiday gathering yesterday. Everyone commented on the crumble. I followed the directions as written and it baked perfectly
Glad to her that it was a success!
Nice pie and I’m sure it tastes good. But, it’s not a Dutch apple pie. The real Dutch apple pie ‘appeltaart’ is not with crumble. But again, it looks yum~.
Dutch apple pie is indeed with crumbly toppings. Natasha has it right.
I like to use half a cup of brown sugar in my sauce which is more than plenty. Wonderful recipe.
Made this pie for Thanksgiving. Everything about the recipe is wonderful. I did tweek one ingredient. I used good quality apple juice for the water (Simply brand because I cannot get quality apple cider where I live now). I am not a fan of Granny Smith apples. That was what I could get so that was what I used. Pie was very good, but I broke down and ordered Northen Spy apples today from my home state of Michigan. Soon as they arrive, I will make the pie again. Natasha, I am 71 years old and my first memory of food is helping my mother can tomatoes at 4 years old. I made food my profession. I have many nieces and they often reach out to me for a recipe. I frequently send them to your site because you do it so well. They love the videos.
Thank you so much for the love and support, Cathy! I’m so glad you loved this recipe.
We made this at Thanksgiving and people are still talking about it. We left out the pecans due to allergy and it was still delicious.
That’s so great! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving!
I love making this apple pie! I will be making a few for tomorrow and was wondering if I can pre-make the pies, cover and store them in the fridge overnight and bake them in the morning?
Happy Thanksgiving, Alicia! Yes you may. Please read the Make-Ahead Tips in the middle portion of the recipe.
Had to rewrite this comment as the website reloaded just as i was about to click submit 😭 I’ve only made this recipe once before last year and it was a crowd pleaser! However my butter sauce came out clumpy this time. I followed instructions to a tee besides using half the sugar and maybe letting cook a 1-2 too long. I was whisking constantly. Do you know what could of caused that? I’m still going to use it in my pie, do you that’ll be fine? Thank you for all your lovely recipes! Happy Holidays!
Hi Joselyne, if it’s overheated, that could happen, but not to worry! It will all come together in the oven, just go ahead and mix it with the apples as best you can and let the oven do the work.
So excited to make this pie for Thanksgiving. Just want to make sure, I don’t need to blind bake the pie crust before adding the apple mixture?
Hi Jenny! No, you do not need to pre-bake it. I hope you love the recipe.
Hopefully I am not the only one so happy you showed how to use the apple peeler tool! lol I have one and was like hmmm Thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I have a question! I would like to try freezing it like you said and then baking it from the frozen state, if I take the pie out the freezer that’s in the dish and then put it in the oven won’t it Crack? Should I bring it back up to room temperate? I know its a silly question I just want to do it right!
Hi Lindsey! Baking it from a frozen state is recommended. Thawing it can lead to soggy pie.
Natasha, you mentioned the pie bakes up well if frozen in the comments. Can I make the pie and then freeze it uncooked? Or do you recommend baking, cooling and then freezing it? The recipe is amazing. I am out of town the next 5 days before thanksgiving and wanted to make it ahead so I can bake it fresh that day.
Hi Heather, yes- you can freeze it unbaked and then bake it from a frozen state.
Hi Natasha…For Thangsgiving my granddaughter asked me to make her a Dutch Apple Pie. I came across your recipe so tried. Filling and topping were great. Now the crust! I knew I was going to have trouble with it and I did. Everything was very cold. I don’t have a blender so used my pastry cutter. The pastry was cracker like and hard. I tried to cut a piece and couldn’t get pie out of the dish. It was like glued to the bottom of the dish. As the pie baked there was a great deal of the sugar mixture on the bottom bubbling away. Maybe this caused it to glue to the dish bottom. I’ve always used my grandmother’s crisco recipe. This was a little different. HELP!
Hi Karen! I’m sorry to hear that. Sticking usually happens when there is a crack in the pie crust and the filling leaks out, baking between the crust and the pan. The hard crust could also have been a result of using too much flour or possibly the type of pan you used. Different pans distribute heat differently and can cause the crust to get too hard (over-cooked) or undercooked. Here is my amazon affiliate link to my pie dish. I recommend watching my tutorial on how I measure my ingredients. I hope that helps.
Hello Natasha!
I’ve made your delicious apple pie recipe before and planning on making again for Thanksgiving. Is it possible to make the filling ahead of time and freeze it? Then thaw and bake a few days ahead?
Thanks!
~Maria
I have tried making it ahead and refrigerating it. I recommend checking the Make-Ahead Tips in the middle of the recipe.
As a Dutchman I am missing gin soaked raisins in the apple mixture, but apart from that it is a great recipe and tasty too!
What a great recipe! I substituted brown sugar for white in the sauce…. really turned out caramelly. I used your all butter crust recipe and method. So simple! Great results. thanks!
Hello Marnie, lovely to know that it worked so well too! Thanks a lot for sharing.
What a great recipe! I substituted brown sugar for white in the sauce…. really turned out caramelly. I used your all butter crust recipe and method. So simple! Great results. thanks!
Good to know that you loved the result!
Great pie! I went with Granny Smith and honey crisp apples and the pie was a huge hit! Will be my go to from now on. Thanks!
Yay that’s great, Gina!
Best apple pie I have ever made. I love this recipe. I used macintosh and granny smith apples.
Aaaw, thank you! You’re the sweetest!
Made this delicious recipe using Fuyu persimmons Instead of apples. Added the juice of 1 lemon to add some tart. The rest of the recipe I kept the same. Everyone loves it! All Natasha’s recipes are a hit in my house!
Good to know that this recipe was a huge hit! Thanks for sharing, Joann.
BEST apple pie I’ve ever had😋
It turned out amazing thanks for sharing!
Ppl don’t be scared to try it I know your gonna love it even if your not a big fan of apples.. your gonna want to make it again and again lol!!
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Lena!
Best apple pie I’ve ever made. My guests I served it to agreed!
Could just the apple filling be made and frozen? That way it would be ready to pull out, thaw and use when time is short to make a pie.
Hi Mary! Thank you for the review. So glad it was loved. I have not fried freezing the apple pie filling however, the pie its self freezes well. It bakes well from a frozen state.
See my additional comment below…editing to add I *always* add cayenne pepper to my apple pies. In my opinion, it’s THE secret ingredient. Add a pinch to the filling mixture and also in the crumble topping.
Apples I used were some we picked locally – any crisp apple will do!
Cayenne pepper? That’s interesting but sounds adventurous! 🙂
Fantastic! I made a few changes based off of what I had and some added flavor. Substituted: rolled oats in place of pecans, salted butter. Added to filling mixture on stovetop: Trader Joe’s bourbon vanilla extract 1tsp, grand mariner liquor 1tsp. Added to topping: sprinkle of butterscotch baking chips (just because I was wanted more chunk without having pecans on hand). Saving this one! Best apple pie I’ve ever had!
That’s wonderful, Jenna! So glad you loved this one.
Amazing! Best I’ve ever made! Between taste testing mixed ingredients to the final product-Delish!
Thank you, Jessica! We’re so glad that you liked this recipe!
This is such a wonderful pie recipe – the best one I’ve made! It’s my sons favorite – I want to make him one and bring to him at his college but one of his roommates has a nut allergy. Can I make the topping without the pecans? Suggestions for a replacement?
Hi Mary! You can try substituting something else, but I haven’t tried an alternative myself to advise. Omitting them will be okay. One of my readers mentioned trying oats. Here’s what they said: “I, however, can’t eat nuts, so I substituted oats. It was the best recipe I’ve tried and by far the most unique, we topped it with ice cream and my family can’t wait for me to make it again!” I hope this is helpful.
Our neighbors brought us a ton of apples from their trees so I made 2 of these today. They were my first homemade Dutch apple pies (my personal favorite) and it turned out delicious. I did use store bought crust for convenience and omitted the pecans because we didn’t have them but the recipe was easy enough for my 11 year old to follow along with and the end result was perfect. Definitely saving for future pies!
That’s wonderful! I’m happy you loved the recipe.
Hi, I would like to ask you whether i can bake the Apple Crumble without the pie crust as a base? Just pour the apple mixture into the pie dish!
Hi Marica. I have a recipe for Apple Crisp that would work better with that method.
Hey Natasha,
I was thinking about making this (it looks soooo delicious) but I only have puff pastry on hand. Do you think that I could puff pastry it for this recipe instead?
Hi Bella, I would recommend my apple turnover recipe if you are using puff pastry.
Hi Natasha,
This is so delicious. I have tried your other recipes and they never disappoint.
I was wondering if I could make mini versions by assembling the pies uncooked and freeze them? So when I feel like having pies I could just pop one in the oven ?
Hi Natasha! I haven’t tried making these as individual mini pies to advise on the bake time, outcome or process. If you happen to try that out, I’d love to know how you like it!
I made this for my grandson’s 13th birthday. He wanted it “ice cold”. Strange, I know, so I made it two days early (I bought the Johnny Apple peeler, corer & Slicer on Amazon as suggested – SO Fabulous and FUN!) and the pie was absolutely PERFECT! It was the BEST tasting pie ever and sliced up beautifully. Everyone LOVED it!
So glad to hear that, Robbie! This pie is truly so good! Thank you for the review.
Hi Natasha, today is the second time i bake your Dutch Apple Pie….Alhamdulillah it tastes great as always. The best apple pie recipe ever!!!!! Thank you
Aaaw, love it! Thanks for the awesome feedback.
Love the crumb topping I have been using it on all my pies. Question…..can I premix all the dry ingredients days ahead put in baggies. Making 4 pies for a party would be easier if I could do that. Thank you John
Hi John, I imagine that will be okay. You may also go through the tips that I provided in the recipe in the “Make-Ahead Tips” part.
The perfect combo between an apple crisp and an apple pie! Contrarily to some of the other pies that I have tried, this one contains just the right amount of sweetness and flavor without it being too rich.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
My new favorite Apple pie recipe! I absolutely love it! I love how the pecans add just the right touch.. I also make this pie filling recipe up and freeze it! It cooks up great after being frozen and saves some time.. I recommend everyone that loves Apple pie to try this recipe.. I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review!
Watched your video on Dutch Apple Pie. It looked so good I had to make it. It was as delicious as you said it would be. I haven’t made pie crust in forever but I thought I’d give it a try also. It too was easy using your recipe and yummy. Thanks for the video and the great easy to follow directions. I did order the apple peeler you recommended.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Andrea!
Der Kuchen ist super lecker!
Danke für das tolle Rezept 😃
You’re welcome, Nadine. Glad you loved it!
Hi Natasha, this pie is so awesome! Love the sauce and the topping. Served it tonight. Your recipes are the best! I am so grateful I found you on-line. You are such a blessing. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Aaw, that is so nice. Thank you for your amazing feedback, Debra.
Great recipe, my Dutch husband was delighted. He said it is better than his favourite apple pie from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Daria. That is an awesome compliment!
Definitely the best Dutch Apple Pie I’ve ever made. I used a frozen Mrs. Smith’s crust instead of Natasha’s scratch recipe and walnuts instead of pecans. However, I am inspired now. I’ll gladly try pecans asap, and maybe even attempt that scratch crust…
Great to hear that you loved it, George. I hope you can try the homemade crust next time so you can compare and experience making a homemade version too.
Hi Natasha, i ended up with a soggy bottom pie. Shouldn’t we blind bake it first ? 🙁
Hi Sami, I haven’t had that experience – did you use the pie crust recipe from our site? Also, did you make sure your oven was fully preheated before baking? And also make sure to bake soon after assembling without letting the pie sit out for too long before baking.
How could you make your Dutch Apple pie in a cookie sheet for a large crowd?
Hi Pam, I have not tried that, but it sounds interesting! If you experiment with that, I’d love to know how you like that.
I expect a cookie sheet is not deep enough, but a casserole dish might work.
I bake apple pie quite often but my husband claimed he’s not a fan of them. So I baked this recipe for the first time and a traditional pumpkin pie for my husband. He took a small slice of both and said this apple pie was 3x better than the pumpkin! Whole family loved it!! I did use Winesap apples that were already diced and frozen. They were perfect! Thank you, Natasha!!
Wow, thanks for sharing that with us, Dawn. I’m happy to know that he loved it!
I am going to make this pie Wednesday 23rd. I was wondering when I take it out of the fridge and set out and gets room temperature. At what temp and how long to warm pie up in the oven?
Hi Kari, I would reheat it in the oven. For a 9-inch pie, once your oven is pre-heated to 350 degrees, I would put it in for maybe 20 minutes
Can’t wait to make this on Sunday. is it okay to simply omit the nuts. do I need to substitute with something else that is not a nut. Thanks.
Hi Annette, you can try substituting something else, but I haven’t tried an alternative myself to advise. Omitting them will be okay. One of my readers mentioned trying oats. Here’s what they said: “I, however can’t eat nuts, so I substituted oats. It was the best recipe I’ve tried and by far the most unique, we topped it with ice cream and my family can’t wait for me to make it again!” I hope this is helpful.
This Pie is absolutely delicious!!! And so easy to make, thank you Natasha, we love all of your recipes so far!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes, Mitzi! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This pie is crazy good. I’m entering it in a contest tomorrow. I’m going to try to brown the butter not necessarily to improve it, but to set it apart from the other apple pies with some nutty notes. May the best man (woman) win.
Wow, sounds exciting! Please update us on how it goes and wishing you all the best!
This is my family’s favourite apple pie now, I use Golden delicious apples, and halve the sauce ingredients except for the apples and cinnamon, the consistency is perfect, 60 minutes in my oven was spot on.
Love it! Happy to have seen your review, Michele. Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
The best ever a Dutch apple pie/crisp. Had a hard time waiting the one hour cooling time!
I’m sure it was worth the wait! I’m happy to hear that you loved this Dutch Applie Pie!
This was amazing, my family loved it. i have apples left over and I am wondering if I can make just the filling and freeze it for a quick pie if I need to?
Thanks
HI Olivia, I haven’t tried that so I can’t say for sure, but I think it would be a good experiment.
Could I substitute walnuts for the pecans? Thank you
Hi Beth, that should work well.
I loved this pie!! My new go to!
I have some apples left, can I use this recipe without the crust (apple crisp)?
Hi Kimberly, great to hear that this is now your go-to recipe. I think that will work, feel free to try and do an experiment on it.
This was the best apple pie I’ve ever made. The caramel sauce on the apples was a huge hit! Thank you for all of your amazing recipes Natasha 😁
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Karen!
This Pie was so easy to make! Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome, thanks for your review!
I have a question,
Could I possibly cook the apples on the stovetop with the sauce (after the sauce is complete) then place them in the pie? I have heard that cooking the apples a little can help get a softer apple after. So I’m wondering is it worth it, would it work? I would love any feedback. Thanks so much! P.s. recipe looks amazing, going to try it tomorrow!
Hi Madison, I haven’t tested it that way since the baking time seems adequate for making the apples tender, but if you want softer apples, you could also slice them a little thinner.
Okay thanks for the feedback! I will just try the recipe as is and see if I need to make adjustments. I think the key could be the apple peeler you have so that all the apples are exactly the same size.
Natasha,
Every recipe we have tried from your kitchen has been phenomenal. Let me tell you, I caught my husband eating this pie with his eyes closed! He said it was life changing!! Thank you for these recipes they have revolutionized our meals.
This recipe is easy, fast, and super delicious.
Wow, that is awesome feedback! Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Monica Glad your husband loved this pie!
Excellent recipe, everyone loved the pie. Thank you!
You’re welcome, Nataliya! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this Dutch apple pie over the weekend and it was AMAZING! Super easy recipe to follow with ingredients I have in my kitchen. The only thing I had to buy was more apples but it was seriously the best apple pie I have ever had! My husband said it was better than the store bought pies. Thank you so much for this!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Jessica!
Should i use a pie shield on my pie?
Hi Amy, we didn’t have to for this recipe but if you feel it needs it, you’re welcome to use it.
how do i do half the pie crust recipe?
Hi Amy, halving the recipe should work!
Hi! If I’m making half the filling, but the whole topping how much time should I leave it in the oven?
Hi Angie, bake until you see the juices bubbling through the topping. See the section titled: “How do I know when my pie is done?”
Thank you! I ended up baking it for 10 minutes or so less than the recipe said. It was amazing and everyone who tried it loved it!
Wow this recipe is amazing my husband is so pleased. He said it was the best apple pie he has ever eaten! Super easy to follow. I have always bought pie crusts in the past, but nothing I have ever purchased compares to the crust you recommend making. Don’t skip this step guys it’s worth it!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new family favorite!
I watch your videos all the time I’m going to try this one you make it look so easy so delicious so I’m looking forward to it
I hope you enjoy this, Jacqui!
I just made this for the 2nd time. Husband said it was the best apple pie he ever ate. The first time I made the crust. This time I cheated a bit and used a store-bought refrigerator crust. I love it too! Love your recipes. I have tried quite a few and plan to try more. Thank you!
That’s awesome! Thank you for your good feedback, Barb!
Hi Natasha, I made the Classic Apple Pie yesterday and it was a great hit!
Since I had extra green apples, I just tried making this Dutch Apple Pie, not sure how it will turn out as it’s still in the oven. I have 2 questions:
1. In your recipe, first step is to have rack at the center and bottom of the oven. Why do we need another rack at the bottom? Can we do without?
2. I couldn’t make the topping crumbly. It ends up more like a dough, is there a reason for that? I followed the recipe. Is there a way to “save” that? I spread the dough over the apple filling.
Hi, the bottom rack is for a sheet of foil but you could place the sheet directly under the pie also. It helps to catch any drips. It sounds like maybe you are overmixing the crumb topping. Watch the video to see what the texture should look like when you should stop mixing: “until pea-size crumbs form throughout the mixture.”
I had a small 9 in pie pan so I cut the filling in half & it was definitely more than enough. It worked out perfect though, delicious. I only needed half of the topping. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so happy that worked out, and you enjoyed this recipe, Kristen. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Hii Natasha
This is like the best ever pie I’ve literally ever tried!!! An absolute favourite in my family. My kids loved it all so very much!! thank you for another wonderful recipe.
Lots of love from London
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
This Thanksgiving I made my first ever pie using your pie crust and pumpkin pie recipes and both turned out perfect. The crust was good enough to eat by itself. For Christmas I used the second crust and made the Dutch Apple pie and again received glowing compliments from my family. I have used many of your recipes and now when I make something they all ask if it’s a recipe from Natasha. Thanks for making the pandemic bearable.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles
Natasha, thank you for such a great recipe! Served it for Christmas dessert and it did NOT disappoint!!!! So so good!! Yum!!!
I’m glad you loved it, Maureen!
I’ve made this pie twice now. Once for Thanksgiving and once for Christmas. It’s hands down the best apple pie I’ve ever made. I consider myself to be a very high level baker. There’s nothing I can think of that would improve this pie. My family just raved about it. I’m was not a big lover of apple pie, but this converted me. Simply delicious and easy enough for a novice baker.
Hi Peggy, that is so fantastic! I’m glad you loved this recipe, thank you so much for your awesome review!
I made this Dutch apple pie for Christmas and it was amazing! I used your pie crust recipe and I’m definitely considering using the second pie crust to make another apple pie 🙂 thank you for sharing these amazing recipes.
Hi Molly, you are most welcome. That sounds like a good plan, I hope that you will love every recipe that you try.
Made both the Dutch apple pie and strawberry cheesecake for Christmas Day this morning both look fantastic and I can’t wait 😛
That’s so awesome! I hope you love these treats!
I’m absolutely head over heels with this recipe 😋 Ty
That’s so wonderful to hear thank you.
Hi there! Any tips for making this in a 9” cake pan? I may not have time to track down a deep dish pie pan in time for Christmas!
Hi Chelsea, I haven’t tested it that way but I think it should work if the walls are fairly tall.
Hi. Natasha. I love watching your various videos. And love the Tiramisu. I will be trying the Dutch Apple Pie. Am just wondering where I can get one of the Apple Slicer equipment.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes! You can find the Apple slicer and our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Shop HERE.
Can this pie be frozen and baked at a late date?
Hi Natasha, thanks so much for the recipe, it became one of my favorites. I had to cut down the sugar a little bit because I only had Golden Delicious apples. I’ll try it next time with Granny Smith apples. Everyone in my family loved it!!
Sounds great! I’m glad that it was a hit with your family. Thank you so much for sharing your good feedback with us.
Hi! I have made many of your recipes and love all of them. Made this pie for Thanksgiving and it came out beautifully. Do you think it is ok to replace the apple filling with your cherry pie filling? I just love the crumble topping.
Hi Barb! I imagine that may work. If you experiment, I would love to know how it goes!
Hi Natasha! I just love your recipes! So delicious and not overly complicated. I love your peppy personality. I enjoy watching you create your dishes, and of course i enjoy cooking. I find your blog #1. Thankyou for sharing all your yummie meals❤😋
Hi Barb, thank you so much for your good comments and feedback. I appreciate your support!
Can this pie be made in advance and frozen. Thanks! Looks divine
Hi Reyna, yes, this is a make-ahead pie too. Please read the Make-Ahead Tips that I provided in the recipe. I haven’t tried freezing it like what you’ve mentioned but let us know how it goes if you try that.
Hi Natasha I made your Dutch apple pie with homemade crust for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. I want to make another for Christmas but was wondering if adding cranberries/apples would change the recipe. Would I use half the apples and add the cranberries or just add cranberries. Would this change consistency and or cooking time.
Hi Charlene, I would remove about 1/4 of the apples and replace with cranberries. That sounds delicious as a cranberry apple pie!
Love love love this apple crumble pie..and the apple pie, and the pumpkin pie, and the pot chicken pie and all your recipes!!! Wow Natasha! You never disappoint me!! Thank you thank you for all your delicious recipes! You inspire me to be a great cook!
God bless you!
Love,
Sheila from Australia
Wow looks like you are definitely a pie lover! I’m glad you enjoyed all of those recipes, Sheila.
Hi. Thanks for the recipe. It was good and very easy to make. But… I don’t know what went wrong. Weither my baking dish was not deep enough or big enough or there were too many apples or too much sauce but the sauce went bubbling over and made a huge mess in my oven.
Hi Natalia, if the recipe was followed as written, then the most likely culprit was too small of a pie pan. Also, it’s always a good idea to place a sheet of foil under the pie dish to catch any drips, especially if using a smaller pan. You could adapt this recipe to a smaller pan by using less apples.
I made this for Thanksgiving. It was the first time I’ve ever made it and it was delicious. In fact it was everyone’s favorite. It was gone in 2 days. I just got a request to make another and I will certainly oblige.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I made Natasha’s Dutch apple pie for Thanksgiving. It is by far the best apple pie I have ever made. It was scrumptious! It is the only apple pie I will ever make in the future.
Hi Mary, that is so fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing that with us, I’m glad you loved this recipe.
Delicious and easy to make!
Huge portion, can feed dozen od people!
Great to hear that, Sanja. Thank you for an awesome feedback!
Made this pie for Thanksgiving. It was one of the best apple pies I have ever made. Highly recommend!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Julie!
Everyone loved it! Just love this pie crust recipe. I’ve made it for your pot pie recipe also. It’s so easy! Thanks again for another great recipe.
You’re welcome, Sue. The pie crust recipe is surely always a hit! I’m glad you loved it.
can you freeze the crust
Hi Tim, the pie crust does freeze well. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
I haven’t made this yet but plan to, tomorrow. Can I use 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar?
Hi Michelle, that would work, but the filling will take on a little darker color.
Natasha, can I make this in a 10 inch pie dish? Would I need to change baking time?
Hi Nat, that would still work and I would bake for about the same amount of time since you want the apples to soften adequately.
I do not have a “deep dish” pie pan, will I need to lessen the ingredients to make sure it fits in a basic 9” pie pan that is not deep dish or will it all still fit?
Hi Katie, it really depends on the depth of your pie pan (ours is just under 2″ deep) so it would need to be a judgment call. I would highly recommend placing a sheet of foil under your pan to catch any drips from the pie filling.
First time making this and your pumpkin pie with your crust recipe. I need to work on my dough rolling skills. My son gave the Apple a 10. My husband, who is the Pumpkin pie expert, loved the flavor of the custard. I blind baked my crust to long. I read in some forums not to blind bake the crust or poke holes, what is your take on that?
Hi Kelly, we did not do that, and it worked out great! I hope you give this recipe another try :).
How much is 8 tablespoons of butter? I would be happy if you write grams
Hi Oshrat, we have the metric conversion option listed on our printable recipe card. You can also use a search engine to convert it. 8 tbsp butter should be about 113.4 grams. I hope this is helpful.
Can’t wait to try this out for Thanksgiving. I’m going to bake it the day before and then re-heat on Thanksgiving.
It is seriously so good! I hope you love this recipe, Rod!
Hello Natasha! You are my first go-to when I want to make something 🙂
I made your pie crust for the first time instead of my usual frozen one and saved the other disk for Thanksgiving next week 😀
However, please help me understand what went wrong and what I should do for next week to make it perfect.
1- The filling turned out clumpy ( I followed your directions). So I made another batch and only cooked on low simmer the whole time and it turned out like the one on your video.
2- The crumbles turned out into a cookie consistency so I rolled and pulled it apart into pea size. It turned out like cookies topping and tasted great!
3- Even after letting the pie sit for 1 hour, the inside was soupy/runny. The apples stayed in shape but wondering why…the only water was the 1/4 cup in the filling. I did only have 5 medium sized Granny Smith apples instead of 6.
Overall it was still yummyliscious!!!
And beautiful! Until I sliced it 🙁 Yet I want to make it again…so I hope you could help/advise me.
Thank you again for sharing your talents. I find your recipes much easier to follow than anyone else!
~Maria
Hi Maria, I’m so glad you loved the pie and I am happy to help trobuleshoot. If you put the sauce over cold apple slices it can look “clumpy” but it will be great once baked. Make sure that the proportions of apples to sauce were the same as listed in the recipe.
Love your website and videos… could I reduce the amount of sugar with the apples? I usually make a rhubarb crisp with apples as I need recipes that are gluten free.
Hi Jennifer, yes that would work to reduce the sugar. I love the idea of a rhubarb apple crisp.
Hey Natasha can’t wait to make this Dutch apple pie for thanksgiving! Was wondering if I substitute butter for margarine would it make a difference/ would I need to add more?
Hello Jasmin, I honestly haven’t tried making this recipe using margarine yet to advise.
This is the best apple pie recipe I ever tried. So easy to make and tastes sooo good! Since I am short of time, I bought a pre-made pie shell and blind baked it first so it is not soggy at the bottom.
Can you clarify this for the crumb topping? 8 Tbsp 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature. Is it 8 Tbsp and 1/2 cup or 8 Tbsp=1/2 cup. Thanks!
Hi Joann, I’m so happy you loved the pie recipe! Thank you for sharing your great review. You are right – that is a little complicated the way it reads. It is just 8 Tbsp of butter for the topping. I updated the recipe card to clarify.
Dutch Apple Pie…I am 77 yrs old and have to bow down to you on this recipe. Excellent and I made it with your homemade pie crust. I baked it 4 days ago and just reheated a piece that was left and it was like fresh out of the oven. Bravo !!!
Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this recipe, Karen. I’m so glad you enjoyed this pie!
Hi, can i make this pie but with blueberries??? Keeping the crumble on top??
Hi Monika, I have not tested this with blueberries to advise.
I made this pie and it was amazing. Was wondering if you have used this recipe to make an apple crisp obviously leaving out the crust. Or do you have an apple crisp recipe?
Hi Trisha, I have not, but that is a great suggestion! Adding it to my list. If you happen to experiment, I would love to know how you like that.
Trying this this weekend! Can it be made the night before serving? If so, should I store it in the fridge or on the counter at room temp! Thanks in advance!
Hello Marianne, yes you may. Please read the Make Ahead Tips in the middle portion of the recipe.
Thank you Natasha for another easy to follow recipe! The pie turned out sooo delicious! So glad i made two 😋 Quick question, I refrigerated one pie after baking it, how long would I reheat it for and at what temperature ?
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Lesya! I would reheat it in the oven. For a 9-inch pie, once your oven is pre-heated to 350 degrees, I would put it in for maybe 20 minutes or so and then check on it.
First time making a scratch pie for quite a few years but wanted to try your butter based pastry and it is fall apple time in Canada. Crust was so easy and good. Apple filling was spot on. Crumb topping was a bit dry so I might have to up the butter next time. Loved the pecans though.
If the crust is frozen, do you bake the pie crust first after thawing or bake it all together with the filling?
Hi Amita, I would bake it together with the filling. I do not pre-bake the crust for this.
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Apple corer/slicer is next on my list of “must haves”!
Thanks for sharing, Natasha🍎
I hope you get it! Hey, Christmas is right around the corner!
Do you use light or dark brown sugar for the crumb topping?
Any brown sugar should be fine.
How do you get your pie crust to cook on the bottom? Mine never seem to cook all the way through. There always gummy. I love your videos. I wish you’d get your own show on the food network channel.
Hi Marcia, I would highly recommend using the same pie crust we have on our site as well as making the filling the same way with the sauce. It seems to be the right combination to prevent a soggy crust.
Thank you. I can’t wait to make this for thanksgiving. I just ordered the Apple slicer.
I hope you love this recipe!
May I ask why it’s called a Dutch apple pie? I’m Dutch, but our traditional apple pie isn’t made like that, it doesn’t have crumbs on it. So I was wondering why it’s called a Dutch apple pie. I’m not criticizing or something, just genuinely curious! It really does look delicious!
Hi Aline, I’m not sure what the origins of the name are but from my research, I discovered what I listed in the “what is a dutch apple pie” section above.
This pie is delicious! I made the crust, filling with apples from my tree, and topping as directed. I however can’t eat nuts, so I substituted oats. It was the best recipe I’ve tried and by far the most unique, we topped it with ice cream and my family can’t wait for me to make it again!
That is so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with this recipe. We appreciate your kind words, Jessalynn.
Can it be frozen
Hi Lulu, I haven’t tried freezing this recipe for a long time to advise. But you can check the Make Ahead Tips part in the recipe.
Hi Lulu, I haven’t tried freezing an apple pie with a crumb topping so I’m not sure how the topping would hold up. I assume it would work, but haven’t tested it.
Yumm! What a treat.
I made this pie a couple nights ago. Sorry i forgot to take a picture. It is so good.
I’m happy you enjoyed that Sherri!
Delicious 😋
Thank you!
Made this today. Ended up with 2 pies, one with walnuts and the other without. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! My family has declared we will never eat another frozen apple pie. Recipe was exact including the baking time. Perfect! I had two store bought crusts but next time I will make that also. Thank you so much!
Love it! I’m so glad you liked it, homemade is always a better idea too. Thanks for your awesome review, we appreciate it!
Tried dutch apple pie in this Halloween, my kids loved it…. Came out super delicious..
Tried all three of your delicious recipes..
..Dutch apple pie with homemade pie crust.
… Tres Leches cake
…. Pizza with homemade dough and alfredo sauce.
Hello Neenu, so nice to know that you loved those recipes! I hope you love every recipe that you try from my website.
I LOVE your videos.
Thank you!
What is the name of your apple slicer corer
Hello Donna, here’s the apple slicer that I used here in this recipe.
OMG I can’t wait to try this. Thank you and I love your videos..
You’re welcome. I hope this becomes one of your favorite recipes!
how much butter do i use to make the sauce filling for the apple pie you do not say in the recipe
Hi Anika, I have it listed under the apple pie ingredients. It is 8 Tbsp of unsalted butter.
have you ever experimented with MOnkfruit sweetener or other types of artificial sugar? I”m KETO, but would love to make this.
I have not experimented with that for this recipe. If you happen to test that I would love to know how you like this recipe.
Yum – delicious dessert! Everyone loved it!
Hi Melissa, I’m so happy to hear that you all loved the Dutch apple pie recipe!
Did you taste the tomba chicken in outback restaurant or still . Dutch apple pie looks nice.
Hi, I haven’t tried it but now I want to! I hope you get a chance to try the pie.
Absolutely amazing! Definitely going to be making a couple more of these to bring to Thanksgiving!!
Thank you for that wonderful review, Stephanie!
Yummy! This looks so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to make this!
This recipe is so so good! I hope you try it soon!