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There’s nothing better than the smell of the fresh apple pie baking in the oven. It signifies the start of cozy fall days, and it’s the ultimate dessert to kick off the season. This recipe uses Betty’s pie crust mix so you can skip chilling your pastry dough and get right to the baking part—meaning less time waiting around for pie and more time eating it! Apple pie is best served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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This crowd-sized treat is made with two Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts, a layer of tender spiced apple slices and last, but definitely not least, a drizzle of sweet glaze hot out of the oven! Over one hundred home cooks can’t get enough of this easy five-star dessert and with a serving of 24, there’ll be ample opportunity to share the love with your nearest and dearest too.

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What a great combination!  Get the best of two fruits, tart apples and sweet peaches, baked in one delicious pie.

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Looking for a delicious dessert using Pillsbury™ pie crusts? Then try this honey roasted apple pie that’s baked to perfection.

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Embrace apple season and bake up this classic crumble-topped apple pie today.

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This delicious homemade Dutch Apple Pie makes the perfect dessert for holiday gatherings, potlucks and family dinners alike. We wouldn’t expect leftovers!

Feel free to swap in a refrigerated rolled pie pastry for the bottom crust if scratch pastry making isn’t your thing. We recommend Pillsbury™ brand.

The streusel topping, a nearly irresistible, crunchy sweet mixture of sugar, butter, flour, and nuts, probably comes from other Germanic-styles of baking. It’s a simpler finish for not only a pie but for coffee cakes, muffins, and bar cookies. Feel free to add a small spoonful of ground spice—cinnamon or an apple pie spice blend.

To flute pastry, place thumb and index finger about 1 inch apart on outside of raised edge. With other index finger, push pastry toward outside, continuing around edge, repeating motion, to form decorative edge.

Dutch apple pie, called appelkruimeltaart, has been a dessert favorite since as far back as the Middle Ages. There’s even a written recipe for it that appears in a Dutch cookbook from 1514, Een notabel boecxken van cokeryen ("A notable little cookery book"). If you’re ready to learn more about time-tested traditions—and brand-new techniques—for baking apple pie, check out <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/pie-and-tart-recipes/apple">Betty's best apple pies collection.</a>

Apple pie is always delicious, no matter the time of year—but a Dutch Apple Pie might be even more special! The difference between regular apple pie and a classic Dutch Apple Pie recipe is all in the delicious streusel topping. Instead of a second pie crust over your spiced apple filling, enjoy a generous crisp golden blanket of sweet streusel crumbs made with sugar, flour, butter and nuts—this just might be the best Dutch Apple Pie recipe around!

What is Dutch Apple Pie?

Don’t let any of this scrumptious pie go to waste! If you happen to have leftovers, there’s no need to fret—homemade Dutch Apple Pie will keep well when stored at room temperature for up to two days. If you’re in a warm climate, we’d recommend storing your pie in the fridge instead. Still not done? Store the rest of your Dutch Apple Pie loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to two more days.
Want to store a baked Dutch Apple Pie until your next big gathering? This pie will keep for up to 4 months in the freezer—just make sure to wrap it in plastic wrap and foil first! You can also choose to freeze an unbaked Dutch Apple Pie and bake it just before you’re ready to serve it. Wrap your unbaked pie tightly or place it in a plastic freezer bag and stick it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake it, there’s no need to thaw your easy Dutch Apple Pie. Just unwrap it and bake to perfection! For more tips on freezing and storing pies, check out our handy <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/storing-pies">pie storage guide.</a>

How to Store Dutch Apple Pie

For best results with this Dutch Apple Pie recipe, consider the kind of apples you’re using. The best apples for Dutch Apple Pie are crisp and tartly-sweet ones that hold their shape well and aren’t too juicy—like the Empire, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Cortland varieties. When baked, these apples make a mouthwateringly tender spiced apple filling worth dreaming about!

What Are the Best Apples for Dutch Apple Pie? 

Homemade Dutch Apple Pie is always delicious, but why not enjoy it with tasty toppings? We love serving this pastry masterpiece either warm or at room temperature, with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of homemade <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/89cbc7b8-cabd-4824-98e6-06ff30814fe2">Vanilla Ice Cream</a> on top. Feeling a bit more brave? Some Dutch Apple Pie lovers swear that no serving is complete without a slice of cheddar cheese as the garnish. However you serve it, one thing’s for sure—this easy Dutch Apple Pie is a sure hit at any event or gathering!

How Should I Serve Dutch Apple Pie?

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More than just a dessert, apple pie is a symbol of home and comfort. Our recipe combines the warmth of tradition with the ease of modern baking. Picture tender, spiced apples embraced by a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust, glazed with a sweet, homemade syrup. From perfecting the crust to achieving the ideal balance of sweet and spice, we'll show you how to create an apple pie that will become a cherished family favorite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or simply making an ordinary day extraordinary.

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Betty’s scrumptious apple pie recipe shows you step-by-step, how to make a flaky crust with a perfectly spiced fresh apple filling, you’ll be proud to serve.

Lay a sheet of foil on a cookie sheet on lower oven rack below pie pan in case of boil overs.

For a nice defined crimped crust, lay the top pastry over the apple filling and press it firmly against the overhang of the bottom crust. Fold the pastry together and over to build up an even ridge of dough. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to mark evenly spaced sections to twist with your fingers into a decorative edge.

The strip of foil around the edge of the pie as it goes in the oven ensures that the top crust won't over bake before the bottom crust gets done. Be sure to remove it after 25 minutes, though, so the edge can brown.

For a glazy top crust, brush with milk or cream and sprinkle on some sparkly sugar before sliding it into the oven. Use small cookie cutters to cut out shapes from top crust before placing it on filling or use a small paring knife to cut slits to create vents to release steam.

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Here's a breakdown of the main ingredients for this apple pie recipe and why they are important.For the Double-Crust PastryAll-Purpose Flour:&nbsp;Provides the structure for the crust. The gluten in flour, when mixed with water, creates elasticity, allowing the dough to be rolled and shaped.Salt:&nbsp;Enhances the flavor of the crust and controls gluten development.Cold Shortening:&nbsp;This is crucial for creating a flaky crust. The cold fat separates the flour layers, and as it melts during baking, it creates steam, resulting in flaky layers.Cold Water:&nbsp;Binds the flour and shortening together. It's important to use cold water to prevent the shortening from melting, which would result in a tough crust.For the FillingSugar:&nbsp;Sweetens the pie and helps to draw out the juices from the apples, creating a syrupy sauce. The amount of sugar can be adjusted based on the tartness of the apples.All-Purpose Flour:&nbsp;Thickens the apple filling by absorbing some of the juices released during baking.Ground Cinnamon &amp; Nutmeg:&nbsp;These spices add warmth and depth of flavor to the apple pie, complementing the sweetness of the apples.Salt:&nbsp;Enhances the overall flavor of the filling.Tart Apples:&nbsp;The star of the pie! Tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn provide a balance to the sweetness of the sugar and hold their shape well during baking, preventing the filling from becoming mushy.Butter:&nbsp;Adds richness and flavor to the filling. Dotting the filling with butter helps to create a more luscious and flavorful sauce.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the general directions for how to make apple pie. But be sure to follow the recipe and refer to the recipe tips and FAQ sections for even more helpful information. Here’s how to make the best homemade apple pie, even if it’s your first time:<h3>1. Mix the Pastry Ingredients</h3>Cut the shortening into the flour and salt, using a pastry blender or fork until the particles are small. This distributes the fat from the shortening so that the pastry will be flaky throughout. For the flakiest crust, you’ll want to use ice-cold water when making the pastry. Add a few ice cubes to a cup of water, measuring one tablespoon of the water at a time, so that no part of the dough gets overly wet before the entire pastry dough is moist.<h3>2. Shape, Chill, and Roll the Dough</h3>Gather the dough into a ball and divide it to form two hamburger patty-shaped rounds, handling it as little as possible, so it won’t become tough. This makes it easier to roll the dough later when it’s cold. Chill the dough to help it become flakier when baked. Roll one pastry round (keep the other in the fridge until you roll it later) with a rolling pin on a floured counter, for the bottom crust. Ease it into the pie plate. Let the excess dough hang over the edge, it will be used later to seal to the top crust.<h3>3. Mix the Apples and Spices</h3>Mix the flour, sugar, and spices in a large bowl and then toss with the apple slices. Add the apple slices into the pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter to add a rich dairy flavor to the spiced apple filling.<h3>4. Roll and Seal the Crusts</h3>Roll the remaining pastry round like the one for the bottom crust. Cut slits into the pastry using the tip of a paring knife to allow steam to escape from the apples during baking, so the crust won’t get soggy. Roll and fold the edges of the top and bottom crust to seal in the filling. Cover the edge of the pie with foil to prevent it from getting overdone while baking.<h3>5. Bake the Pie</h3>Bake 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking 15 to 25 minutes longer or until the crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through the slits in the crust.

How To Make Apple Pie

The best apples to use for pies are those that are tart in flavor and hold up to baking, so that as they soften, they don’t get mushy or mealy in texture. With the sugar that’s added to the pie filling, tart apples provide the perfect balance in flavor for the best-tasting apple pie. Our top apple choices for apple pies are Granny Smith or Braeburn apples. They are the right texture, flavor, and the most economical. You can use either variety or a combination of the two, to get to 8 cups of apple slices. Or for the freshest pie you can make head to your local apple orchard for freshly picked apples. Choose varieties of tart apples with a firm flesh. Check out our <a href=" https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/best-apples-to-bake-with">baking with apples</a> article for even more information for choosing the perfect apples for baking.

The Best Apples for this Apple Pie Recipe

Here are our favorite ways to top an apple pie recipe with crust:A Little Dairy Does It: Either whipped cream or ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to the spicy, sweet-tart flavor of homemade apple pie. You can make your own <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/homemade-whipped-cream/6f80a75b-7a7d-43d6-a6ef-eae48ddb0f30">sweetened whipped cream</a>, use thawed frozen whipped topping, or whipped cream from a pressurized can. For ice cream, you can’t go wrong with vanilla, but you could use vanilla bean, butter pecan, or caramel. Nothing beats a warm piece of pie with ice cream!Steal the Toppings: Drizzle your favorite ice cream toppings such as caramel, salted caramel, or butterscotch over pieces of warm pie. Or use caramel apple dip to top your pie. Toffee bits or chopped nuts would also be terrific sprinkled over a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.Or you can change up the pie altogether! For a delicious variation on classic apple pie, try one of these fan favorites:<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dutch-apple-pie/815d821f-058d-4177-93be-e157390e947b">Dutch Apple Pie</a> has one traditional bottom crust, but a brown sugar streusel instead of the top crust.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-apple-slab-pie/8dd47cd1-369d-4b7a-9108-8d0bfa0d6a5c">Salted Caramel Slab Pie</a> is Dutch apple pie with a salted caramel topping in a pie made in a sheet pan, so it serves a crowd.<a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-apple-pie-cups/73dfa3eb-0d4d-4fd1-9001-e9788af258c2">Easy Apple Cups</a> are individual apple pies, using ready-to-bake pie crust and apple pie filling with cinnamon and sugar to get to dessert even faster.

Apple Pie Variations and Toppings

Apple pie is delicious either served warm or at room temperature. Here’s how to store apple pies so you can enjoy them as much as freshly made pies.<h3>Storing Leftover Apple Pie</h3>Wrap any remaining apple pie either in the pie plate or on a serving plate with plastic wrap and store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 7 days.<h3>Reheating Leftover Apple Pie</h3>Place a slice of pie on a microwavable plate. Cover loosely and microwave on medium-high (70%) 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, until warm (time will depend on if the pie was at room temperature or cold from the fridge).<h3>Freezing Apple Pie</h3>Apple pie can be frozen unbaked or baked. To freeze an unbaked apple pie, prepare as directed through step 5—except do not cut slits in top crust and do not cover edge with strip of aluminum foil. Wrap pie and pie plate completely in aluminum foil. Freeze up to 4 months. For baked apple pie, bake and cool pie as directed. Wrap pie and pie plate completely with aluminum foil. Freeze up to 4 months.<h3>Thawing Frozen Baked Apple Pie</h3>Thaw unwrapped pie overnight in refrigerator (about 8 hours) or at room temperature 1 hour, then heat in 375°F oven 35 to 45 minutes or until warm.<h3>Baking Frozen Unbaked Apple Pie</h3>Unwrap pie and cut slits in top crust. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 375°F; bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until juices begin to bubble through slits.

Storing and Reheating Apple Pie

Whether you find making pie pasty a little intimidating or want to get a jump on getting this pie in the oven, this delicious recipe will be even quicker to the oven if you start with a pre-made crust. Substitute one package refrigerated ready-to-bake pie crust (2-crusts) for the double-crust pastry ingredients. Soften and roll one pie crust into the pie plate as directed on the package. Pick up the recipe directions, starting with step 4. In step 5, roll the second pie crust and place over filling. Cut slits in top crust. Fold and roll pie crusts, and cover with foil strip as directed.

Making This Apple Pie with a Premade Crust

Shortening is a solid fat made from vegetable oils. You will find it in the baking aisle. Store in the refrigerator, as it needs to be cold to work the best without being sticky. It’s our top choice for making pies, as its flavorless so it doesn’t add any unwanted tastes to your pie crusts so that the filling flavors can shine.

What is shortening?

For a tender and flaky pie crust, start with the right pan. Heat resistant glass pie plates are our top choice for baking pies. If you don’t have one of these, use a dull aluminum pan. We don’t recommend shiny or disposable pie pans as they reflect the heat and prevent crusts from browning which could lead to a soggy crust.

How to make Apple Pie not soggy?

Use the visual cues as well as time to determine if the pie is done or not. By keeping the edge of the pie covered with foil until the last 15 minutes or so of baking will ensure the top crust won’t get over baked. Once the foil has been removed and the pie has baked 15 additional minutes, check for both visual doneness cues. Is the edge of the crust golden brown and are juices beginning to bubble through the crust? If one of these cues hasn’t happened yet, add a minute or two of bake time and check again. If possible, avoid opening the oven door and look for these cues through the oven window. Each time the oven door is opened, the temperature of the oven can drop, causing it to take longer to bake the pie.

How to tell when Apple Pie is done?

Pie that is room temperature or warm will be easier to cut than hot pie and will make the nicest-shaped pieces. Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut through the crusts and filling without making it crumbly. Lift the piece of pie from the pie plate with a pie or cake server (a triangular-shaped spatula).

What is the best way to cut Apple Pie?

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Serve fresh apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, warm caramel sauce or whipped cream.

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It might just be the most iconic pie of all time: <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/pie-and-tart-recipes/apple">apple pie</a> wears the crown as the king of Americana and the ultimate dessert to kick off the fall baking season. In this recipe, a buttery crust holds a bounty of sliced apples that add a fresh flavor no pre-made filling can match. The apples are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar for just the right note of cozy sweetness and the whole thing gets topped with a pretty and easy-to-achieve lattice crust. Even if it’s your first time <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/how-to-make-apple-pie">making apple pie </a>, follow our recipe and you’ll be baking a masterpiece in no time.

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If you can’t find Betty’s pie crust mix, we love using Pillsbury’s premade pie crust. Or if you want to make your own pie crust from scratch, try using our <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/perfect-baked-pie-crust/96cdaac0-54c1-4ea4-9088-0af3ff628e3d" target="_blank">Perfect Baked Pie Crust.</a> It only calls for four ingredients and is totally worth the effort.

Ever wonder what apple you should use to bake pies? We recommend using a firm, crisp apple like Granny Smith, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady. They will hold their shape better when cooking in a pie. For more tips, here’s our guide on <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/best-apples-to-bake-with" target="_blank">How to Bake with Apples.</a>

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Craving some cake, but still hungry for pie? This fruity dessert combines the best of both worlds, with apple-pie goodness blended into a moist sheet cake. 

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Granny Smith apples were used in this recipe. Choose your favorite baking apple such as Braeburn, Honeycrisp or McIntosh.

You can also serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a caramel apple version.

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We reimagined America's sweetheart—apple pie—into cupcakes made from refrigerated cinnamon rolls and filled with cubed and caramelized Granny Smith apples.

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Take a shortcut and use canned apple pie filling.

Instead of whipped cream, top with ice cream or your favorite flavor of buttercream frosting.

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Looking for a fruit dessert made using refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts? Then check out this delicious caramel-apple pie recipe.

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Small canapé cutters, typically about 1 inch in size, are good for cutting shapes out of the top crust. The cutout shapes can be brushed on the back with water or milk and placed on the top crust for decoration.

With tons of <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/pie-and-tart-recipes/apple">apple recipes</a> to choose from, we often find ourselves coming back to anything that has an extra drizzle of caramel like this decadent Caramel Apple Pie. When you pop it in the oven, the cinnamon, apple and caramel will fill your kitchen with that irresistible smell home cooks have been creating for generations. And because this recipe uses the help of <a href="https://www.pillsbury.com/products/pie-crust">Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts</a>, you’ll only spend 25 minutes putting it together. It’s so flaky and delicious that there’s no point waiting until the holidays to bake up a pie—might as well start as soon as the apple orchards open up! Just don’t forget to check out Betty’s best <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/how-to-make-apple-pie">tips for baking an apple pie</a> so it turns out perfect every time.

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