Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 6 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Special Equipment Needed:
- 9-inch pie plate
- Pastry blender
- Rolling pin
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in walnuts.
5. In a large bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons flour.
6. Place mixture in prepared pie plate.
7. Sprinkle streusel topping over apples.
8. Drizzle melted butter over streusel.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40-45 minutes
Temperature: 375 degrees F
Serving Size: 8
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 300
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- For the butter, you can substitute vegan butter or margarine.
- For the walnuts, you can substitute pecans or almonds.
- For the apples, you can substitute pears or peaches.
Variations:
- You can add raisins or cranberries to the apple mixture for a sweeter pie.
- You can add a teaspoon of ground ginger to the streusel topping for a spicier flavor.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the butter is cold when adding it to the streusel topping.
- For a crispier topping, sprinkle some extra sugar on top before baking.
Storage Instructions:
Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the pie in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Pairings:
Pair the pie with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the pie with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the streusel topping is not browning, you can increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F for the last 5 minutes of baking.
Food Safety Advice:
Make sure the pie is completely cooled before storing in the refrigerator.
Food History:
Dutch apple pie is a traditional Dutch dessert that has been around for centuries.
Flavor Profiles:
This pie has a sweet and spicy flavor from the combination of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Region: Dutch
Taste: Sweet, Tart, Spicy, Caramelized, Buttery