Recipe
Warm Yourself Up With This Authentic Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Having previously suggested which apples would be perfect for baking, I got so inspired I decided to make an apple pie. This isn't just any apple pie however, but an authentic Dutch apple pie made with a recipe that goes way back in my family. Literally, the Dutch apple pie recipe dates back to Medieval times. Blame it on the apple trees in our garden or the love for baking that we have, but any birthday that took place in autumn would have this apple pie present.
While Dutch cuisine is anything but eloquent, the Dutch Apple Pie is the one dish that the Dutch are applauded for. What makes it unique from other apple pies is the filling and the crust. Normally it's made with raisins, cinnamon, and lemon juice, and may either have just tart apples, or use a variety of tart and soft. The crust is slightly crumbly but still manages to hold its shape while having a soft and light texture.
Here in Holland you will find almost every café offering Koffie met appeltart,' because there's no better mid-afternoon snack than some coffee with apple pie. When asked if you want it 'met slagroom', meaning 'with whipped cream', always accept it. Nowadays, a rainy sunday afternoon is just as good of an excuse if you want to make something special. Maybe it's the vanilla in the crust or maybe it's the crust that you make yourself, but this apple pie is the perfect way to warm up on those cold autumn evenings.Authentic Dutch Apple Pie
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 300 g flour [2 and 1/4 cups]
- 100 g white caster sugar [1/2 cup]
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g cold butter [1 and 1/4 stick butter]
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ice cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g breadcrumbs [just under 1/2 cup]
- 8 apples
- 100 g white crystal sugar [1/2 cup]
- 60 g raisins [approximately 1/3 cup]
- 4 teaspons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons custard powder
- 1 egg yolk