Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart Recipe

Indulge in the authentic taste of Oma's Dutch Apple Pie! This traditional recipe, sourced from a Belgian website, creates a heavenly shortbread-like crust filled with spiced apples. Enjoy it warm with whipped cream or cold with a scoop of ice cream – the perfect treat any time of year. While the dough requires patience (and maybe a splash of milk!), the result is well worth the effort. Prepare the apple filling ahead of time for enhanced flavor, or tackle the entire recipe in one go. This recipe uses gram measurements for precision, ensuring a perfectly delicious pie every time! Get ready for a comforting, classic dessert experience.

Prep Time 120 mins

Cook Time 195 mins

Calories 507.9 kcal

Protein 11g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart

Self Rising Flour
125g cold unsalted butter, cubed
Brown Sugar
Vanilla Essence
a pinch of salt
1kg apples (such as Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
Raisins
Granulated Sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp lemon juice
Egg
Semolina

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How to Make Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If the dough is too dry, gradually add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a separate bowl, combine the apples with the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside (can be prepared the day before).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out two-thirds of the dough into a circle large enough to fit your springform pan (approx. 28cm). Carefully transfer the dough to the pan.
Pour the apple filling into the prepared crust.
Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips for a lattice top, or simply cover the filling with the remaining dough. Reserve a small amount of dough for decoration.
Bake for 195 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges loosely with foil.
Let the pie cool completely before serving. Garnish with the reserved dough scraps, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Serve warm with whipped cream or cold with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

186g

Fat

56g

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart?

Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart takes about 315 minutes from start to finish — roughly 120 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart?

Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart has approximately 507.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart?

The key ingredients for Dutch Apple Pie Oma's Appeltaart are Self Rising Flour, Butter, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Essence, Salt, Apples. See the full list with measurements above.