As for storing, the cream mixture gets cooked into the pie, so there is not an issue storing it at room temperature. What is the name of the Italian grocery outside of Pittsburgh with the 2nd best Dutch apple Pie? When you say quarter the apple and then slice crosswise, does that mean you will then get 8 pieces of apple from one whole apple? ;). Do you think this recipe would turn out as good if I were to use honey crisp apples? Your recipe is so great and easy to make. I would like to make this vegan using earth balance butter but I don’t know if soy milk would be a good replacement for the cream or if I can just omit? I make a French apple with thinly sliced Granny Smith and similar crumb topping which is my signature pie but yout Dutch Apple loos too good not to try. Um, hi. Amazing recipe! A bit of whipping cream adds a touch of richness to a classic apple pie made easy with unroll-and-fill refrigerated pie crust. Continue to pulse until the mixture comes together in a loose ball. Then sprinkle the water over and use a fork to incorporate until it is evenly moistened and the dough will hold together when pinched between your fingers. Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Hi Kath, I would not cut it in half, I think you would be left with a pretty slight pie. Add the shortening and process until the mixture has the texture of coarse sand, about 10 seconds. This recipe’s topping is so incredible it now outranks one from a favorite local bakery. I assume, it is after you coat the apples and are cooking them down until tender. It was worth the extra time. Thank you very much, hi Cream caramels are just made with sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and of course, heavy cream. any suggestions? The apples in the recipe are fresh apples, you can just substitute whatever is in season and available where you live. Bring the drained juice and the cream to a boil in the now-empty Dutch oven over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and a wooden spoon leaves a trail in the mixture, about 5 minutes. I will definetely make this again, delicious! I had a deep dish one I wanted to use for Thanksgiving, but wasnt sure if/how to adapt the recipe. Ease the dough into the pan corners. 50 years in the Kitchen..wishing you all the same. (Actually made it as a “trial run” for a possible Thanksgiving pie contender.). My fiance doesn’t like apple pie (I know…. https://www.browneyedbaker.com/conversions/. So, you will have a ton of sliced apples! Once the pie is assembled, it needs to be baked immediately, but leftovers should last a good 2 to 3 days. This pie sounds sooo delicious. 2 pie crusts {store-bought or your favorite homemade recipe} 5 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice ¾ cup light brown sugar 4 tbsp flour ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup heavy whipping cream *for topping* 2-3 tbsp Not that i anticipate any leftovers! Thanks for the amazing recipe! Thank you so much. I’d really like a slice of that with my coffee please. Apple and Pecan Pie. I had to double the time. Scatter the butter pieces over the flour mixture; cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is pale yellow and resembles coarse crumbs, with butter bits no larger than small peas, about ten 1-second pulses. Can’t wait! You’re slicing them crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices. If the butter is warm or room temperature when it goes into the oven, there is no steam created and you could end up with a tough dough in the end. ), and have never had one crack on me. I don’t have a 9 inch deep dish pie plate and I think those are too much apples for the pie plate I have here. The pie is intended for a regular 9-inch pie plate and is definitely meant to be piled high! I don’t love things that are too sweet, but I just felt like it was a little on the very tart side and needed something to cut it; however, it could have been the apples, so next time I make it, I will taste the filling once cooked and add additional sugar as needed to ensure the ratio is accurate. I ended up not using pie weights and my crust turned out fine; I just baked it for 30 min uncovered. Thanks. I love the crumb topping! I’ve always felt my pastry crusts were the worst things I made. I am planning on making this recipe for christmas…the problem is that we have to travel 5 hours away a few days before chrisy for the festivities! Oh yes – this is a fantastic way to usher in fall. Once the extra tins are removed and apples, sauce and topping are on bake for 15 minutes, rotate and bake for 15 more minutes. Im just not a fan of pies but love everything else about this dish :). I can’t recommend it enough. Required fields are marked *. I’m curious why you recommended leaving it on the counter overnight, given the use of heavy cream. xoxo Dutch apple pie has been recorded in recipe books as far back as the early 1500s, but eventually it made its way to the northeastern U.S., where it is sometimes called Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie. It will keep fine in the fridge for a few days. Add apple slices to a large bowl. A Dutch apple pie with a perfectly cooked apple filling and tons of crumble topping. Then I saw this recipe and I knew I had to try it again. Essential tools, baking lists, make-ahead tips, quick recipes, and more! I promise those four hours go by quickly when your kitchen smells this good! This was really amazing, and I’ll be making it for Thanksgiving. Made this for Thanksgiving this year, and it was a huge hit. Must catch it. Shouldn’t it be stored in the refrigerator? Pie turned out great! Thanks for the recipe! Lots of work for crappy results! Or make the pie a couple of days ahead and refrigerate, then top and bake on Thanksgiving. Hi Emily, To make crust without a food processor follow this method: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. I want to make this pie!! The 4th of July is coming up & I guess that means it’s time to share my favorite apple pie recipe. Sorry I’m a little confused. I was just searching for Dutch apple pie recipes last night – it’s like you read my mind! I am making the pie ahead for husbands birthday which is the day after we’re having friends over for Backyard Get Together. I have a hard time eating canned apple pie filling when fresh apple pie just tastes so much … Everyone will … Hi Michelle! This looks amazing! Made as written. It’s such a great feeling! Looking at more of your recipes that have homemade pie crust – can’t wait to try the pumpkin pie. Hi Inge, Dutch apple pie is the common term used to describe an apple pie with a crumb topping in place of a double crust. Will the filling be enough? For dinner? No-Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies, Garlic-Herb & Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes. Pennsylvania Dutch Sour Cream Apple Pie by Ken Haedrich, Dean of ThePieAcademy.com - step aside, purists. Would the cream moxture set enough to be able to cut or scoop it out? Hi Lisa, You should prepare the filling after the pie crust comes out of the oven per the recipe, but it’s not necessary to let it cool completely to room temperature. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. Storing at room temperature is fine. Will it still be as yummy in two days? This pie looks amazing. We all agreed that it was the best apple pie/crisp ever. Ooh… This apple pie looks amazing. I have a question about the vegetable shortening – I live in Europe and I think I’ve never seen vegetable shortening in my life here… what can I add instead of the shortening? How do I need to alter the cooking times? Roll out pie dough and place it in a pie pan. My husband loves this type of pie, so I am in process as we speak! Get in Touch Take Note We will not respond to member emails. But I do have a question…. Use the Help Forum for that. 7 tablespoons of butter for the topping? so far they both smell delicious! I also wanted to make the Dutch Apple Pie Bars, but the link took me to a different recipe. I thought so too kath! Thanks for the recipe! :). Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the pie filling. Thanks to you I finally bought my very first pie plates. I have read the directions and I don´t find any mention to the heavy cream. I don’t recommend substitutions other than you could replace the heavy cream with evaporated milk and you can choose between light or dark corn syrup. Thank you so much for this fabulous recipe! Thanks for all you do. I made it exactly like you said. Or really should I just nix the idea of making the apple pie in advance and just make the pie the day of Thanksgiving? I think you could set the assembled pie on a baking sheet in the freezer until completely frozen (maybe 1-2 hours). Or whip up a quick batch of homemade whipped cream to dollop on top, OR drizzle with salted caramel sauce! This looks fantastic. Can you a sugar substitute? So glad you loved this recipe. Hello Michelle, I divided the ingredients among two 9 inch pies shells. Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @thebrowneyedbaker on Instagram so I can see it! Hi Heather, I think it would be fine, it really maxes out a 9″, especially with the filling. Repetition and attention to details is where you develop intuitive technique. I pull out this recipe for every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthday. I might have to make more crust and go to the 24-hour grocery store to get temporary pie plates ’cause I don’t want to waste these apples :o, (won’t complain about accidentally having too much pie, though), lol put an “I am” between “OHMIGOSH” and “halfway” please :). Can this be made a day ahead? He found me his favorite crust recipe that has been adapted from his mom so hope it turns out ok. The only changes I would make in the future would be to add more spices to the apple mixture; more cinnamon, nutmeg, maybe clove. It looks divine! I definitely want to give your recipe a try…I’ll keep it in mind when I go apple picking next week! However, we are going to be cooking these down before baking, which helps us keep the bottom of the crust flaky and strong enough to hold the delicious filling and crumb! Enjoy the pie! Snickerdoodle and Chocolate chip cookies? You will also want some pie weights (my newfound favorite tool for this is granulated sugar – fill up the entire foil-lined crust with sugar – it works wonderfully! Hi Nicole, Yes, you can substitute any pie crust you would like. First and foremost, you want to be sure you have a quality pie plate. I bought the kind and size you recommended (thank you). Hello .. I didn't have any problems with overflow or the cream "setting". I only see comments about how great it looks. I’ve never made apple pie like this before, but there’s no better time than fall to try! Hi. Hi Ginger, I have always done the cold pie dish (also use glass Pyrex) into the hot oven thing (it helps make it super flaky! Thanks so much for the detailed instructions and tips, and for generously sharing all these wonderful recipes!! I asked for the apple pie pictured above and the recipe that went with it. Dutch apple pie is one of my favorite pies of all time. Haha I’m Dutch and these apple pie looks like nothing the Apple Pies in de the Netherlands, wondering why you call it a dutch apple pie?? I love apple pie. Hey there! The crust here can be made ahead of time, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and put inside of a freezer bag. I made this tonight and it was FANTASTIC!! Made this pie tonight to take to share with family tomorrow. This pie is getting me so ready for fall baked goods! 400? This is the best apple pie I have ever eaten! Hi Diane, I used a regular 9″ pie late. This recipe changed that. Depending on how cold the pie is, you might have to bake it a little longer. Please see the conversions page for additional resources: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/conversions/. The perfect fall dessert! Very easy with little time commitment… Definitely a recipe to keep – bookmark on iPad.