Why Dutch Apple Pie Deserves a Spot at Your Thanksgiving Table

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In case you ever needed the excuse to have pie for dessert and breakfast, this cinnamon roll-based Dutch apple pie serves the dual purpose very, very well. With only 20 minutes of prep, every layer assembles with ease thanks to Pillsbury™ cinnamon rolls, apple pie filling and pre-chopped pecans. Just before serving, top the pie with the cinnamon roll icing for a sweet finish to this uniquely delicious, Dutch apple-style treat to either kick off or conclude your Thanksgiving festivities (or both!).

In case you ever needed the excuse to have pie for dessert and breakfast, this cinnamon roll-based Dutch apple pie serves the dual purpose very, very well. With only 20 minutes of prep, every layer assembles with ease thanks to Pillsbury™ cinnamon rolls, apple pie filling and pre-chopped pecans. Just before serving, top the pie with the cinnamon roll icing for a sweet finish to this uniquely delicious, Dutch apple-style treat to either kick off or conclude your Thanksgiving festivities (or both!).

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Pie cookies are a popular treat at Pillsbury, and these Dutch apple-inspired ones are no exception to that rule. Thanks to a buttery cinnamon-crumb topping, flaky Pillsbury™ pie crust and fresh apples, every bite is reminiscent of the flavors and textures we love most about Dutch apple pie in cookie form. To make them your own, use your favorite variety of baking apple— including Braeburn, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp—and use fun cookie cutter shapes to cut out the center of the top of each pie cookie to make it extra-festive for the occasion.

Pie cookies are a popular treat at Pillsbury, and these Dutch apple-inspired ones are no exception to that rule. Thanks to a buttery cinnamon-crumb topping, flaky Pillsbury™ pie crust and fresh apples, every bite is reminiscent of the flavors and textures we love most about Dutch apple pie in cookie form. To make them your own, use your favorite variety of baking apple— including Braeburn, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp—and use fun cookie cutter shapes to cut out the center of the top of each pie cookie to make it extra-festive for the occasion.

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We discovered only recently that we did not have a classic Dutch apple pie recipe on Pillsbury—and once we found out, we knew we had to take action. Several recipe tastings in the Pillsbury Kitchens later (it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it), and we landed on the perfect pie. Start with a Pillsbury™ pie crust base, fill with a cinnamon-sugar-spiced, fresh-apple filling and sprinkle with a thick blanket of sweet crumb topping. Bake it all together and serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla (or cinnamon ice cream) for a blissful fall treat that can be served for Thanksgiving dessert or anytime you need a reason to use up whatever remains of your apple orchard haul.

We discovered only recently that we did not have a classic Dutch apple pie recipe on Pillsbury—and once we found out, we knew we had to take action. Several recipe tastings in the Pillsbury Kitchens later (it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it), and we landed on the perfect pie. Start with a Pillsbury™ pie crust base, fill with a cinnamon-sugar-spiced, fresh-apple filling and sprinkle with a thick blanket of sweet crumb topping. Bake it all together and serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla (or cinnamon ice cream) for a blissful fall treat that can be served for Thanksgiving dessert or anytime you need a reason to use up whatever remains of your apple orchard haul.