Description
An authentic Dutch apple pie with a thick, soft crust, filled with cinnamon-flavored apples, raisins, and a hint of lemon, topped with a classic lattice crust.
Ingredients
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- 360 grams flour
- 215 grams butter
- 180 grams sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 eggs, beaten
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 kilo apples (firm and tart), cored, peeled and cubed
- 70 grams sugar
- 70 grams raisins
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 180 grams of sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
- Add the butter and use two knives to cut it into small cubes. Incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the beaten eggs and knead the mixture with cool hands quickly to form a supple dough.
- Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the cubed apples, 70 grams of sugar, raisins, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
- Roll out two-thirds of the dough on a floured surface to fit a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish, ensuring there is enough dough to cover the sides.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use firm and tart apples like Granny Smith. The pie can be served warm or at room temperature, and is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can increase the sugar in the apple mixture slightly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45