Deep Dish Apple Pie
This deep dish apple pie is a nostalgic dessert filled with caramelized apples, cinnamon, and a flaky crust, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 deep-dish pie crusts
- 8 apples, sliced (a mix of tart and sweet varieties)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them into thin pieces.
- Mix the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt with the apples.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit your deep-dish pie pan.
- Fill the pie with the apple mixture, packing it in tightly.
- Top with the second pie crust and seal the edges.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Adding caramel sauce on top or a nutty crumble topping can enhance the pie’s flavor. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple pie, dessert, baking, deep dish pie, comfort food