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    Home » Desserts » Dutch Apple Crumb Pie Recipe

    Dutch Apple Crumb Pie Recipe

    Published: Jun 30, 2021 · Modified: Nov 9, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Dutch apple crumb pie has a juicy sour cream apple pie filling topped with a layer of sweet crumb topping. Also called a French or Dutch apple pie.

    Apple crumb pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Dutch apple crumb pie (AKA Dutch apple pie, French apple pie, or streusel apple pie) is a bit different than traditional apple pie. This type of apple pie is topped with a sweet crumb topping rather than a pie crust.

    That crumb topping gives this pie kind of an apple crisp like quality, which is why this is not only a favorite pie but also one of my favorite desserts.

    I mix in a little sour cream into the filling. If you'd ever had a sour cream apple pie, the sour cream gives it a bit of creamy tartness that balances out the sweetness in the pie.

    How to make Dutch apple crumb pie

    Prepare the pie dough to the point where it's ready for the filling, and place the pie dough into the pie plate.

    apple pieces coated with apple pie spice.

    In a large bowl, toss together sliced apple, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and spices.

    sour cream apple pie filling in a mixing bowl.

    Toss sour cream and vanilla into apple slices. Stir in flour.

    apple pie filling in an unbaked pie crust.

    Add apple filling to prepared pie shell. Place on a baking sheet (a cookie sheet), and bake for 20 minutes.

    apple crumb pie topping in a mixing bowl.

    To make the crumble topping, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Cut butter into the flour mixture to form crumbles.

    I like to use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter, but you could also use two forks.

    unbaked crumb topping on an unbaked apple crumb pie.

    Top pie with crumbles, and continue to bake for about 20 more minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and apples are hot and bubbly.

    If the top of the pie or the pie crust begins to overbrown, loosely tent with aluminum foil.

    Baked apple crumb pie next to an ice cream scoop.

    Tips

    • Apples: Be sure that the apple is in uniform pieces or slices so that the apples will cook uniformly.
    • Spices: You can substitute 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice for the spices. 
    • Sour cream: Feel free to use full-fat or lite sour cream. I don't recommend using fat-free sour cream. Greek yogurt also works well. 

    FAQ

    What type of apple is best for apple pie?

    Granny Smith apples are the go-to baking apples for pies. If you don't like tart apples, other good choices are Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji apples.

    Three scoops of vanilla ice cream on an apple pie.

    Serving suggestions

    The pie is fantastic on its own. However, it's also great topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

    Slice of apple crumb pie next to a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a plate.

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    Apple crumb pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Dutch Apple Crumb Pie

    Dutch Apple Crumb Pie Recipe is a pie filled with juicy apples and topped with a sweet crumb topping.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe for a 9-inch single crust pie

    Filling

    • 3 cups peeled and sliced baking apples
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

    Topping

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • â…“ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3 tablespoons cold butter

    Instructions

    • Prepare pie crust according to recipe or package directions to the point where it's ready for filling.
    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • In a large bowl, toss together sliced apple, lemon juice, sugar, and spices.
    • Toss Greek yogurt and vanilla into apple slices.
    • Stir in flour.
    • Add filling to prepared pie crust.
    • Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and sugars for the topping.
    • Cut in butter to form crumbles.
    • Top pie with crumbles, and continue to bake for about 20 more minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and apples are hot and bubbly.
    • If pie crust begins to overbrown, loosely tent with foil.

    Notes

    • Apples: Be sure that the apple is in uniform pieces or slices so that the apples will cook uniformly.
    • Spices: You can substitute 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice for the spices. 
    • Sour cream: Feel free to use full-fat or lite sour cream. I don't recommend using fat-free sour cream. Greek yogurt also works well. 
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Originally published Nov 10, 2014. Updated with additional photos, step-by-step photos, and additional tips and information 6/30/21.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Jenny

      July 01, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I've been making this pie for years and we have it every 4th.

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 01, 2021 at 8:02 pm

        Thanks!! I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    2. Marianna

      November 27, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      About to start making this recipe when I noticed it does not specify a temperature! Can you specify?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 27, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you!!! The temperature is 350 F. Again, thanks for catching that!

        Reply
    3. Vicki

      November 22, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      looking for a good cherry crumb pie recipe?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 22, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        Absolutely! I am always looking for any good recipes! =)

        Reply
    4. Susan

      November 11, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Every holiday, we have a least tow or three version of apple pie. We just can't get enough.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 13, 2014 at 7:34 am

        That sounds like a great way to celebrate the holidays! =)

        Reply
    5. Trish - Mom On Timeout

      November 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      What a gorgeous pie Kate! I just want to dig right in! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 13, 2014 at 7:33 am

        Thanks so much, Trish!!

        Reply
    6. Tori@Gringalicious.com

      November 10, 2014 at 5:30 am

      I can almost smell it through the internet. Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 10, 2014 at 9:00 am

        Thanks! =)

        Reply
    7. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

      November 10, 2014 at 12:53 am

      oh goodness I think I like pies with crumb topping better anyway. I've never had an apple pie with sour cream or greek yogurt mixed in but I'm very intrigued on that taste. This pie is stunning thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 10, 2014 at 8:56 am

        Thank you!! =)

        Reply

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