Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Instead of a top crust, you enjoy a sweet crumble topping over a mound of delicious apples. Everyone will agree that this is the best apple pie they’ve ever had.

Use your own homemade pie crust or save some time and use a pre-made store bought crust. Either way, this pie will knock your socks off!

Add this recipe to your holiday baking menu along with my Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars or some Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake.

Dutch Apple Pie

Hi! This is Krissy from Self Proclaimed Foodie here to share one of my favorite fall baking recipes.

Everyone loves to bake this time of year. You just can’t beat the wonderful aroma of apples and cinnamon baking in a warm kitchen.

This is the sort of thing memories are made of!

Whether you’re enjoying homemade applesauce, easy apple brown betty, or this amazing dutch apple pie, these are the kind of fall desserts memories are made of!

This pie is so good for so many reasons. I love the combination of the crust and the crumble topping.

The sweet topping really balances out the tartness of the apples. And you simply can’t beat a warm slice topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

What are the best apples to use when making apple pie?

Some people are die hard Granny Smith fans. Don’t get me wrong. I think these tart green apples are a necessary component of any apple dessert recipe, but I firmly believe they need to be mixed with a second variety.

When I make things like an apple pie or cobbler, I always use an even amount of Granny Smith apples along with a sweet and juicy apple like a Honeycrisp or a Pink Lady.

Even something like a Golden Delicious or Fuji apple really helps balance out the tart Granny Smith.

Other reasons to use different varieties of apples:

• Different textures. Some apples get very soft when they’re cooked and others remain firm. If you use a combination of apples, you end up with a wonderful filling that has both crunchy and soft apples.
• Control the amount of liquid in your pie. Granny Smith apples don’t release much liquid when they cook, but other apples do. By using a combination of apples, you’ll be able to achieve a nice thick sauce without creating a runny pie.
• Sweet and sour. Each bite should provide a little of both and that’s what will happen with you use multiple varieties.

Pie baking tips:

It’s rare that someone can start out as an outstanding pie maker. It takes time and a lot of trial and error to be able to achieve consistent results.

I’ve baked a ton of pies in my day and here are the tips that help me when making desserts like this Dutch Apple Pie:

• If making your own pie crust, be sure not to over work the dough, let it rest in the refrigerator at least one hour before rolling out, and keep all of the ingredients chilled.
• Tall pies like these must be baked on the bottom rack of the oven. This will ensure the bottom crust is cooked all the way through.
• The thickness of your apple slices will determine how crunchy they are after being cooked. I prefer my apples to have a bit of bite to them, so I slice them into bite sized pieces that are a little under a quarter inch thick. If you want your apples to fall apart, be sure to slice them very thin.
• To prevent the top from burning on a pie like this, lay a piece of foil on top of the pie once the top gets as brown as you want it to be. This will allow the pie to continue cooking without the top getting too burnt.

More apple recipes you’ll love:

• Apple Danish
• Slow Cooker Apple Cider (2 Ways)
• Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole
• Crumb-Topped Apple Coffee Cake
• Praline Apple Bundt Cake