Dutch Apple Berry Pie

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Dutch Apple Berry Pie to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Dutch Apple Berry Pie, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 cups sliced green apples
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Mix apples, raspberries and blueberries; pour into pie shell

Step 3: Technique & Execution

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Mix until dry and crumbly

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Sprinkle over fruit

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Bake for 30 minutes, or until topping is brown.