Open Face Apple Pie
on Sep 16, 2019, Updated Jan 02, 2021
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Open face apple pie is like the convertible of dessert recipes. It’s fun, delicious, and all about taking the top down and loving life. You may know this one by another name: Dutch Apple Pie.
If you’re looking for recipes that use apples, this apple dessert is a must-make!
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What is it?
It’s confession time for me. The first time I put this open face apple pie together, I didn’t realize I was in fact making a Dutch apple pie. My intention was to just make a bottom crust, put a filling in it, and top it with a streusel.
As I’m sure my sister chef Kathy would have said to me, “What a maroon!” Ask me if I would have cared? Not one bit. After all, she’s called me much worse.
I’ll admit, I can be a dummy in the kitchen. But when the end result tastes as good as this dessert recipe, I’d rather be lucky than good. Who cares what it’s called?
Plus, making this apple pie gave me more room for storing apples in my fridge! So, a few good things came about because of this recipe.
🥘 What’s in it?
- For the Filling:
- Apples
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- For the Streusel Topping:
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Butter
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
I think the reason this recipe turns out so good is that it is so simple to make! Honestly. You can’t mess this one up!
🔪 How to make it
- Cut and peel six cups of apple slices then place them in a pastry shell. Either make a homemade crust or buy one in a grocery store.
- Mix some cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and put it over the fruit.
- 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 fruit is tender and the crust is lightly brown.
- Let it sit for 30 minutes before slicing, if you have the willpower!
We Americans love our pie recipes, and I would say this one is about as American as it gets.
Many people have a favorite pie. I don’t think I have ever turned down a slice of this one. It’s sort of like my mom saying she loved all of her kids (six) equally.
If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving pie recipes, this fail-proof open face apple pie is a great choice.
💭 Common recipe questions
There’s no right or wrong answer to this question. Deciding on what variety to use in an apple pie is a matter of personal preference and availability. Some types are sweet (Honeycrisp), and some are tart (Granny Smith.) With that being said, these are some common very common varieties used to make the pie:
- Mcintosh
- Sweet, rich, and hints of berry.
- Granny Smith
- Firm and juicy, tart in taste with hints of sweetness.
- Braeburn
- Intense, citrus and spice flavors.
- Pink Lady
- Crisp with a tart-sweet balance.
- Golden Delicious
- A balanced flavor making them great for baking.
- Their soft texture makes them ideal to mix with firmer varieties like Pink Lady or Granny Smith.
More apple desserts
- Apple Turnovers using crescent rolls
- Danish Kringle
- Simple Apple Bars
- Apple Fritter Bread
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter
- Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
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Dutch apple pie
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 cups apples, sliced and peeled
- 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 pastry shell with apple slices.
- Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; sprinkle over the fruit
- Combine topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over top of fruit.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the fruit is tender and topping is browned.
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Notes
- See our recipe for homemade pie crust!
- Save time and use a store-bought crust. Remember, we never judge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Updated from the original apple pie recipe from December 1, 2013.
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I love how easy and rustic this is! Im going apple picking hopefully this weekend! Ill have to give this a go!
Enjoy the apples, Angela! Thanks so much for dropping by Platter Talk.
Apple pie is so good – I love this open-face version!!
Thanks so much, Jenny!
This looks SOOOO good 😉 I love apple pie!
Thanks so much, Heather!
This looks awesome! I could go for a nice big slice and a scoop of ice cream! Maybe a slice of cheddar too!
I’ve never had an open face apple pie, but I love the idea! It looks absolutely delicious!!
Lisa, this was our first, unplanned to boot. It turned out pretty well!
Well skip plates, just give everyone a fork and dive in! Gosh it looks good.
Thanks so much Patty. Plates (and even forks) are always optional around here!
My oldest son absolutely loves apple pie…I think it is his favorite dessert! I may just have to make this for him next time he’s home from college!
Thanks, Michelle; I’ll be he will love!
Fall and Apples — they just go hand in hand, don’t they?? There is nothing that beats an apple pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream in my book!! This open faced pie is stunning, what a great idea!
All so true, Michaela! Thanks for the nice comments and for stopping by Platter Talk!
Convertible apple pie LOL! This pie looks amazing. I would love to have access to apples like this. I love them year around and especially in pie this time of year. Ice cream with mine please!
Thanks, Julie! We would be happy to share some wonderful apples if you only lived a bit closer!
Love the idea of making your apple pie open faced – all the same flavour and enjoyment as a normal apple pie but slightly lighter – so you can have two slices ;D
Thanks so much, Becca!