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Dutch Apple Pie, and where to source it

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The crumb top is what sets this apart from a standard apple pie, and it lives or dies on cold butter rubbed into flour and sugar so it bakes up craggy, not sandy. Tossing the apples with cornstarch keeps the filling from flooding under that crumb.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep35 min
Cook55 min
Makesone 9-inch pie
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 9 servings
Apples
A mix of tart and firm apples holds shape and balances the sweet crumb.
3 lb
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Cornstarch
Thickens the apple juice so it doesn't soak the crumb.
2 tbsp
Local / market
Baking flour
Builds both the crust and the streusel; low-protein keeps it tender.
2 1/2 cups
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Butter
Cold butter makes flaky crust and craggy crumb; it must stay cold.
1 cup
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Unrefined sugar
Sweetens the filling and the streusel; brown sugar deepens the crumb.
1 cup
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Spices
Cinnamon and nutmeg carry the apple flavor.
2 tsp
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Lemon
Juice keeps the apples bright and stops browning.
1
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Par-bake the shellBlind-bake the bottom crust with weights at 375F for 15 minutes, then remove the weights.
  2. Prep the applesToss sliced apples with sugar, cornstarch, spices, and lemon.
  3. Make the streuselRub cold butter into flour and brown sugar until it clumps into craggy crumbs.
  4. AssemblePile apples into the shell and cover completely with the crumb.
  5. BakeBake at 375F for 50-55 minutes until the crumb is deep golden and the filling bubbles.
  6. CoolCool at least 2 hours so the filling sets before slicing.
The Toolkit

Pie dish 9-inch · Pie weights · Apple peeler · Pastry blender · Rolling pin · Cooling rack

Straight Answers
Can you make Dutch Apple Pie in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Dutch Apple Pie? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Dutch Apple Pie ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Dutch Apple Pie gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Dutch Apple Pie vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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