Description
A heartwarming Dutch apple crumble pie with a rich crumble topping, combining tart and sweet apple flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 homemade single pie crust (1 sheet of pie dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 pounds apples (mix of varieties for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (for crumble)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for crumble)
- 3/4 cup melted butter (1 and 1/2 sticks, for crumble)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the apples into 1/8 inch pieces, then add to a skillet with lemon juice.
- Combine sugars, flour, spices, and salt in the skillet with the apple slices and cook for 20 minutes.
- Once tender, remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then cool the mixture in a half-sheet pan.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges.
- Chill the crust for at least 30 minutes before assembling the pie.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, preparing a baking sheet inside.
- Mix crumble ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt, then pour melted butter over and mix until sandy.
- Spread the cooled apple filling into the pie crust and top with crumble.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 10 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, cover the edges with foil and sprinkle remaining crumble on top, then return to bake for an additional 25-35 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least four hours before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for best results. Store leftovers on the counter for up to two days or refrigerate for longer storage.
