Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ call-purpose gluten-free flour
- ½ tspxanthan gum
leave out if your flour already had it in it
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- ¼ tspsalt
- ¼ cunsalted butter
very cold, dairy-free use smart balance butter
- ¼ cshortening
chilled, i used crisco
- 1 largeegg
- ¼ tspapple cider vinegar
- 3 tbspwater
ice-cold
- 6 cgranny smith apples
thinly sliced
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- ⅝ cgranulated sugar
- ¼ cgluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspground nutmeg
- ⅛salt
- 1 cgluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ clight brown sugar
packed
- ½ cunsalted butter
dairy-free use smart balance butter
Directions
- 1
Chop the butter into small chunks and place in a small bowl. Put the butter, shortening, and water into the freezer for about 5 minutes or until really cold.
- 2
In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and shortening to the flour mixture. Using the paddle attachment of your mixer, mix until fully combined.
- 3
Add the cold water, egg, and apple cider vinegar to the mixture and mix fully combined and the dough starts to form. If you don't have a stand-up mixer or hand mixer you can still make this crust the traditional way. The traditional way of cutting the butter into the flour mixture and then adding the wet ingredients, mixing it and forming it into a ball.
- 4
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 5
Remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 6
Unwrap the dough ball and place onto parchment paper lightly floured with gluten-free flour. Lightly flour the pastry with gluten-free flour; top with the plastic wrap or another sheet of parchment paper.
- 7
Roll out the dough into a circle.
- 8
Carefully place the crust into a greased 9 1/2-inch pie deep dish pan (“1 1/2-2-inch deep). Press the dough into the bottom and sides (lift the pie crust up and do not try and stretch it). Seal any cracks, if necessary. Place the pie crust into the refrigerator while preparing the pie filling.
- 9
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- 10
Add apples to a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and toss to coat apples.
- 11
In a small bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 12
Sprinkle mixture over apples and toss until apple slices are evenly coated. Transfer apple mixture into pie crust.
- 13
In a medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles small crumbs. Sprinkle apple mixture with topping.
- 14
Place the pie pan on a baking sheet. Cover the pie crust edge with a 3" aluminum foil strip, to prevent over-browning.
- 15
Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Remove the foil from the crust and then cover the top of the pie loosely with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble.
- 16
Transfer to a cooling rack and allow pie to cool for 2–3 hours at room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
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About this Recipe
Searching for a show-stopping dessert that everyone at your holiday table can enjoy? This homemade Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie brings together classic flavors and textures without compromise, ensuring no one misses out on a slice of pure comfort.
What makes this Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie truly special is how it masterfully replicates and elevates the classic. It's designed to be incredibly easy to assemble, yielding a show-stopping dessert. The secret lies in its three harmonious layers: a tender, buttery gluten-free crust crafted with a blend of cold butter and shortening, a perfectly balanced cinnamon-spiced apple filling made with tart Granny Smiths, and a sweet, generously crumbly gluten-free topping that adds delightful texture. It’s a recipe that consistently delivers on flavor and appeal, ensuring friends and family devour every last bite.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. You’ll discover a pie that doesn't just taste 'good for gluten-free' but simply tastes good. Each slice offers the tender, slightly crisp foundation of a golden-baked crust, giving way to the soft, tangy sweetness of perfectly spiced Granny Smith apples, brightened with a hint of lemon. The star, though, is often the generous, irresistible gluten-free crumb topping. Made with a mix of gluten-free flour, brown sugar, and butter, it provides a delightful textural contrast and an extra layer of sweet, buttery flavor that complements the tart apples beautifully. This pie strikes an ideal balance, making it a satisfying treat that's both elegant and approachable.
While this recipe is a holiday favorite as is, you can easily adapt it. To make the pie dairy-free, simply use Smart Balance butter as specified for both the crust and crumb topping. If your gluten-free flour blend already contains xanthan gum, remember to omit the additional 0.5 teaspoon listed, ensuring the perfect crust texture.
This Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie is the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Serve it warm on its own, or with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.