This easyDutch Apple Pie Recipeis seriously the best apple pie recipe. A perfectly balanced apple pie with a buttery crust and crunchy cornmeal streusel topping that will have your family begging for seconds – all with minimal fuss and maximum flavor!

A crumb-topped pie from a dutch apple pie recipe sits in a pan with one slice missing. The missing slice rests on a white plate nearby. An apple, forks, and a knife are arranged on a striped cloth atop a rustic blue surface, inviting you to try your hand at this classic recipe.

This is a pretty, rustic, and simple pie, but it tastes so good.The best part about Dutch apple pie: you only have to make a single crust and there’s STREUSEL!

Thestreusel on topis so quick to make, has a nice crunch to it, and tastes like pie perfection. Dutch apple is one of my favorites because it’s pretty simple and the top is casual, so there’s a lot less pressure to make the pie crust look fancy!

Why You’ll Love This Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Apple Variety Flexibility: You can use different apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious to suit your taste—whether you prefer sweet or tart.
Secret Ingredient: The streusel includes a unique touch of cornmeal, which enhances the texture and flavor.
Low Sugar Content: With less added sugar, it’s perfect if you’re looking for something less sweet in a classic dessert.
Stress-Free Elegance: With just a single crust and a sprinkle-on topping, you’ll get all the wow-factor of a traditional double-crust pie with half the work!

🥧 Some Dutch apple pie recipes have cream and raisins in their fillings, but I wanted to make this one extra simple and use the same easyapple pie filling I use for traditional apple pie.

Recipe Ingredients

For the filling:

Granulated Sugar
All-Purpose Flour
Cinnamon
Salt
Apples

For the streusel:

All-Purpose Flour
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
Yellow Cornmeal
Butter
Pie Crust

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How To Make Dutch Apple Pie

Step 1:Preheat the oven. Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a bowl.

Step 2:Place the pie crust into a pie plate. Scrape the filling on top and spread out evenly. Bake 25 minutes.

Step 3:While pie is baking, combine the dry streusel topping ingredients. Drizzle with butter and combine with a fork.

Step 4:Remove pie from oven. Carefully put the streusel across the top. Continue baking until crust and streusel are browned. Remove from oven and let cool before eating.

Recipe FAQs

What makes Dutch apple pie different from regular apple pie?

The difference between a Dutch apple pie and a regular apple pie is a streusel topping of butter, flour, and sugar baked on top in a delicious sweet, crunchy twist. It’s easier, and sweeter, than a pastry top, and makes a nice change of pace.

What kind of apples should I use?

Try to find a firm apple to use in this recipe. I like a mix between sweet and sour apples. You can use Granny Smith, Jonathan, Jonagold, Winesap, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Gala, and Rome Beauty. I used Golden Delicious from our trees for this pie and it was great.

Can I use frozen pie crust for this recipe?

Absolutely! While homemade crust is lovely, a quality store-bought crust works beautifully when you’re pressed for time. Just make sure to follow the package instructions for pre-baking if required.

How do I prevent my apple filling from becoming too watery?

The flour in the filling helps absorb excess moisture. For extra insurance against a soggy bottom, try tossing your sliced apples with the sugar mixture and letting them sit for 30 minutes, then draining any accumulated liquid before filling your pie.

Expert Tips

Traditional Dutch Apple Pie:If you arelooking for a more traditional Dutch Apple Pie recipe(with cream, raisins, and cooked apples), I have madethe one from theAmerica’s Test Kitchen Family Baking Bookwith great success. The streusel part of this recipe comes from their recipe.
Best Pie Plates:I tried out a whole lot of pie plates when I made all of my pies andthese are my favorite.They are deep, have a little lip that makes getting them out of the oven easier, and the glass seems to cook up the pie crust the best.
Perfect Slice: Allow your pie to cool for at least an hour before slicing. This gives the filling time to set, resulting in picture-perfect slices that hold their shape.
Apple Selection Strategy: For the most complex flavor, use a mixture of apple varieties – try combining tart Granny Smiths with sweeter Golden Delicious or Honeycrisps for a balanced profile.