Open Face Dutch Apple Pie
Believe it or not, we still have a few apples from our tree that are begging to be baked. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been up to my elbows in pies.
Take a ride in this convertible-style apple pie. Open Face Apple Pie, from Platter Talk.
Making some for work, some for the kids, and for the generous family who bought my “Pie a month for a Year” at our church’s big fundraiser Viva Italia, back in October.
With enough dough for one more shell, I decided to appease those screaming honey crisps, and this is what came out of my oven. Unbeknownst to me, a Dutch Apple Pie from scratch
We use our own Honey Crisp apples for this homemade apple pie filling.
How to Make Apple Pie
- Cut and peel six cups of apple slices then place them in a pie shell. Either make a homemade pie crust or buy one in a grocery store.
- Mix some cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together and put it over the apples.
- Create a topping of brown sugar, flour, and butter (with optional pecans or walnuts if desired) and sprinkle this combination over the spice mixture.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the apples are tender and the pie crust is lightly brown.
- Let the pie set for 30 minutes before slicing, if you have the willpower!
Apple pie is arguably as iconic as anything can be, here in the U.S. We Americans love our pie recipes and I would say that apple desserts are about as American as it gets.
This Dutch apple pie recipe is super easy to make.
Most of us have a favorite pie. Although I can’t say I fall within what is likely the majority of those who hold apple pie at the top of their list, to my knowledge, I have never turned down a slice of this variety.
The crumble topping for this Dutch apple pie recipe has just a few ordinary spices.
If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving pie recipes, this easy Dutch Apple Pie is a great choice.
More Thanksgiving Pie Ideas:
- Pecan Pie from Platter Talk
- Thanksgiving Pies and Tarts from Food & Wine
- Dazzling Thanksgiving Pies from Southern Living
- Brandy Chocolate Cherry Pie from Platter Talk
Dutch Apple pie, ala mode, Platter Talk style!
More Easy Apple Desserts
Our own chef Kat does an amazing job at showing you how to make a pie crust from scratch. Give it a whirl and in no time at all you’ll be known as an expert pie maker to all!
Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 cups peeled apple slices
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Fill pie shell with apple slices.
- Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; sprinkle over the apples.
- Combine topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over top of pie.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is browned.
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Notes
Nutrition
Updated from original apple pie recipe from December 1, 2013.
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Love this recipe! I had to make some substitutes since I thought I had all the ingredients. I had to substitute butter with coconut oil and short on apples added black berries. Let’s see what it’s going to taste like.
Overall, easy and we can’t wait to try! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the great comments, Rosa! We are so happy that you made this apple pie recipe your own by using what you have on hand! Be sure and let us know how it turned out!
Made this one tonight. We love it!!! This is very easy and no fail recipe. Thank you for posting this recipe!
Fantastic, Monty! I’m happy you enjoyed this Dutch Apple Pie recipe!
I am so excited that apple season has finally arrived! Definitely saving this one to try soon. 🙂
This looks incredible!! Perfect for fall!!
I love apples recipes. Yum Yum Yum! Cannot wait to try this! Love! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
This apple pie is calling my name! I love the idea of open face!
Whoa! Can I come join you! This looks so good! Perfect for Fall!
I love happy little accidents that have these results! Apple pie is a classic for a reason!!
This looks so amazing, I will have to try this!
Oh my, apple pie! (My favourite ever Ben & Jerry’s flavour by the way lol)> Don’t worry – it’s not just Americans who love their apple pie, us Brits do too. And I’m glad to say deep filled ones like you see in the States are definitely on the menu over here too, as for many years, we went with the flat “plate pie” style ones. Your open face one looks gorgeous – I must make it for Hungry Hubby, it’s one of his favourite desserts 😀
Thanks so much, Jo. Your better half will love this one!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an open faced apple pie before! I suppose it’s a bit like an apple tart. Either way I bet it’s perfect with cream and custard 😀
Thanks for the comments, Becca!
You just can’t go wrong with a classic apple pie. It’s only breakfast time and I am already craving this.
I absolutely agree with you Dannii, and who cares if it’s only breakfast. Have a slice now, we promise not to judge!
Very nice, it has been what feels like an eternity since I have had an apple pie, now definitely on the list for the weekend.
Thanks so much, Brian.
How awesome you still have a few apples on your tree! I love the look of this pie and I’m guessing it would be lovely to be your neighbor about now. 😉 Yum!
We definitely feel fortunate to have this beautiful tree in our backyard!
Wow…loving the rustic look of this pie. Perfect for people who don’t like to fiddle around with the crust. Simple and delicious wins every time!!
Ok, so apple pie is my deep, dark guilty pleasure. If there’s pie in the fridge I will attack it forkful by forkful. A little for breakfast, a smidge in the late morning. More for lunch — and oops — more around 3 o’clock. It’s just best to not have it in the house! LOL!