The cinnamon-y crumble topping elevates simple apple pie.

I cant tell you the best part about a Dutch Apple Pie.

I think, perhaps, it’s all of the above.

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Apple pies are the comfort food of the dessert world and theres no denying it.

What Is Dutch Apple Pie?

Its one of my all-time favorite pies.

Whole dutch apple pie.

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What Is the Topping on Dutch Apple Pie?

The topping or crumble is a combination of flour, sugar, pecans, and spices.

Im partial to cinnamon.

A woman uses a spatula to spoon sliced apples for an easy homemade dutch apple pie into a pie plate. Two apples are on a cutting board nearby.

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Its then tossed together with melted butter and crumbled over the pie.

It doesnt get much easier.

Can I Omit the Nuts in the Crumble Topping?

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Almonds would be delicious too.

What Are the Best Apples for Pie?

If youre forcing me to choose,my first choice for a pie apple is Braeburn followed by Gala.

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I would only really caution against baking pies with red or yellow delicious apples or Jonagold.

They tend to break down quickly and end up a little mushy.

That being said, Ive never had an apple pie I didnt like.

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So, I guess what Im saying is if you have apples, then bake a pie.

Youll be fine, and so will your pie.

What Is the Best Way to Slice an Apple for Pie?

Woman in blue apron crimping pie dough.

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When I was a kid, I remember eating apple pies with thick-cut, chunky apples.

I dont make pie that way.

I prefer thin slices of apple.

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I like to cut my apples into slices about 1/8 of an inch thick.

What To Serve With Apple Pie?

A slice of just warm apple pie with a scoop ofvanilla ice creamis close to heaven in my book.

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Drizzle somecaramel sauceover the thing and heaven just got better.

If thats too rich for your blood, I get it.

Some lightlywhipped creamis always a delicious addition.

Woman in blue apron thinly slicing apples.

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How To Store Dutch Apple Pie

Apple pie doesnt last long in my house.

If I think it might take a week or better, Ill keep it covered in the fridge.

Can You Freeze Apple Pie?

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Its best to freeze an unbaked pie.

Pie will keep frozen, unbaked, wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to four months.

Remove the foil and plastic and bake it at 375F for about an hour.

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Just make the full batch, and freeze half for a rainy day.

Fold the pastry over the rolling pin, lift it up and place it in the pie plate.

Gently press the pastry into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.

A bowl of sliced apples dressed in cinnamon, clove, lemon juice and sugar are waiting to be poured into the best dutch apple pie.

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Fold and crimp the pie dough around the rim of the pie plate.

Transfer it to the refrigerator.

Pour melted butter over the bowl in a circular motion and toss with a fork.

A woman puts crumble topping on a homemade Dutch apple pie just before baking.

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Retrieve the pie crust from the refrigerator.

Place in oven to cook at 375F for 55 min.

Let the pie cool on a cooling rack for about 30 minutes.

Then slice and top with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and caramel.

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