Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

A classic Dutch Apple Pie recipe, passed down from Alice Naslen's renowned Apple Hill Cookbook! This recipe boasts a perfectly crisp crust and a warm, spiced apple filling infused with a touch of bitters for unexpected depth. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this timeless dessert, perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Learn the secret to Alice's legendary pie – you'll want to keep an extra bottle of bitters on hand!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 463.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dutch Apple Pie

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How to Make Dutch Apple Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the pie crust: Combine all crust ingredients (see recipe below) and mix until a dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of the crust mixture for topping.
  3. Press the remaining crust mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples (about 6 cups). Arrange the apple slices in the prepared pie crust.
  5. In a small saucepan, whisk together ½ cup water, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon Angostura bitters.
  8. Pour the hot custard evenly over the apples.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crust mixture evenly over the filling.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

166g

Fat

55g

Carbs

24g