Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

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Dutch Apple Pie with Oatmeal Streusel

Dutch apple pie with oatmeal crumble topping and a luscious creamy apple filling. The pie filling is cooked to perfection on the stovetop, placed in a pre-baked pie crust then topped with a crunchy, buttery topping and quickly browned in the oven.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dutch apple pie with oatmeal streusel

Servings: servings

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

Single Crust Pie Dough Homemade or storebought

Apple Pie Filling

8 cups sliced apples peel and core before slicing (about 4 pounds of apples)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup heavy cream

Oatmeal Streusel Topping

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup 1 stick butter, melted

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

Roll out your pie dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 2 inches larger in diameter than your pie pan.
Transfer the dough to the pan, press it in and flute the edges. Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Make the Apple Filling:

Place the apples in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
Combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl then toss it with the apples and coat them with the sugar mixture. Drizzle the cream over the top and set the bowl aside while you mix the streusel topping.

Prepare the Crumble Topping and Pie:

In a medium bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator and pour the pie filling into the prepared crust (juices and all... the extra juices won't make the filling runny if bake the pie long enough).
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.

Bake the Pie:

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch the drips. Slide the pie into the oven on the bottom rack.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350°F and move the pie to the center of the oven.
Continue baking for an additional 50-65 minutes, or until you see the filling is bubbly. If the pie crust starts to brown too much before you see the filling bubble, cover it with some aluminum foil and continue baking until it bubbles.
If the filling doesn't reach a bubbling stage, the thickener won't have a chance to do its job effectively, which could result in a runny filling. Increase the bake time if needed.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing. Letting the pie cool first helps the filling set.

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Notes

Choosing the Right Apples: For the best flavor and texture, it's important to use baking apples that hold their shape well when cooked. A mix of sweet and tart varieties, such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith, will give your pie a more complex flavor.
Baking Temperature: Starting the baking process at a high temperature (425°F) helps to set the crust quickly, which prevents the bottom crust from becoming soggy. After the first 15 minutes, reducing the temperature to 350°F helps the filling cook through evenly without overbaking the crust.
Oven Rack Positioning: For the first 15 minutes, place the pie on the lower rack of the oven. This allows the bottom crust to bake thoroughly, reducing the chance of it becoming soggy. After the initial 15 minutes, move the pie to the middle rack to finish baking. This helps the filling cook evenly and prevents the bottom crust from burning.
If your apples are particularly juicy, consider adding an extra tablespoon of flour to the filling mixture to help thicken the juices during baking.
It’s tempting to dive into your pie as soon as it’s out of the oven, but letting it cool to room temperature is crucial. This cooling period allows the filling to set, and you can slice the pie cleanly without the filling spilling out.

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