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Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
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Delight in the warm embrace of autumn with this scrumptious Dutch Apple Pie Recipe. Perfectly balanced between tart Granny Smith and sweet McIntosh apples, this pie features a buttery, flaky crust and a crunchy streusel topping that adds a satisfying texture to every bite. As the enticing aroma fills your home, you’ll be transported to family gatherings and cozy evenings spent enjoying comforting desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into ¼-inch slices, for crust)
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening (chilled, cut into 2 pieces, for crust)
  • 2 tablespoons ice water (for crust)
  • 2 tablespoons white grape juice (chilled, for crust)
  • 5 large Granny Smith apples (about 2½ pounds)
  • 4 large McIntosh apples (about 2 pounds)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (for filling)
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for streusel topping)
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for streusel topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Add cold butter and shortening; pulse until crumbly.
  3. Sprinkle in ice water and white grape juice; pulse until dough forms. Chill for at least two hours.
  4. Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie plate. Blind bake for about 40 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Cook the apple mixture in butter over medium heat until tender; drain excess juice.
  7. Bring the reserved juice to a boil with heavy cream until thickened.
  8. Pour over apples and fill the baked crust.
  9. Mix flour, sugars, and melted butter for the streusel; sprinkle on top of the filling.
  10. Bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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