Mini Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
This Mini Dutch Apple Pie features a buttery crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfectly portioned for two, it’s a delightful and comforting dessert that blends warm spices and sweet apples baked to bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 ½ tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 2 – 3 medium-sized apples (2 to 2 ½ cups sliced; use gala, honeycrisp, fuji, or granny smith)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, and mix until fully combined to form the crust dough.
- Prepare Baking Dish and Preheat Oven: Lightly butter a 5×5-inch baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Press and Bake Crust: Firmly press the dough into the prepared baking dish using your fingers or the back of a spoon. Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick slices or chunks. Place in a bowl and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this mixture to the apples and stir until well coated. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble Filling on Crust: Spoon the apple filling evenly over the cooled crust in the baking dish.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the softened butter and mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake the Pie: Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 55-60 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool to room temperature to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose tart and firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- Use lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning before baking.
- Baking on a baking sheet helps catch any spills during baking.
- Allow the pie to cool completely to help the filling thicken and make slicing easier.
- This recipe works well for a small, personal-sized dessert; double ingredients for a larger pie.
Keywords: Dutch apple pie, mini apple pie, streusel topping, fall dessert, baked apple dessert, easy apple pie
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