
Old-Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie
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Old-Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie
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This deep dish apple pie is the best! With layers of sweet, spiced apples in a flaky, buttery crust, it’s a classic old-fashioned dessert. Pre-cooking the filling for 5 minutes enhances the flavor and texture. Top with vanilla ice cream for the perfect homestyle treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 homemade double pie crust or your favorite pie crust recipe
- 3 to 3 1/2 lb (1.3 to 1.6 kg) baking apples Use 3 different varieties of apples such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Gala, Northern Spy, Jonagold, Honey Crisp, and Braeburn
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (70 g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- granulated sugar or sparkling sugar for sprinkling
For the egg wash
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp water
Instructions
- Make the Homemade pie dough recipe and chill according to the instructions while preparing the filling. Adjust oven rack to bottom third position and preheat oven to 400˚F.
For the apple filling
- Peel, remove cores and thinly slice apples to make 12 cups in volume.
- In a large shallow pot or skillet, add the apple slices, and gently toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, cornstarch, and cinnamon, until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until apples are tender when poked with fork but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
To roll out the pie crust
- On a floured work surface, roll out one of the chilled pie dough disks (keep the other one in the fridge) to a 13-inch diameter. Roll out the other pie dough disk into a circle that is about a 12-inch diameter. This will be the top crust.Tip to prevent the soggy pie crust bottom: Brush the bottom of the pie crust with the beaten egg white (if using). Then keep it in the fridge while you roll out the top crust.
To bake the apple pie
- Reclaim the bottom crust from the fridge and put the cooled apple filling on it. Cover the pie filling with the top crust. Trim or arrange the loose crust around the edge of pie pan. Crimp or flute the edges to seal.
- Lightly brush the top crust with the egg wash. Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar or sparkling sugar. Cut a few slits on the top to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Put the pie on a spacious baking sheet and bake for a total of 60 minutes until it turns golden brown. Around 40 minutes into baking, inspect the pie crust for excessive browning. If necessary, gently cover the pie with a aluminum foil tent to prevent further browning, and then continue baking for the final 20 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, about 2-3 hours before serving. This will allow the filling to thicken up. Serve your pie with vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
- Lower the oven rack: Position your oven rack in the bottom 1/3 or 1/4 of the oven. This helps prevent the top crust from over-browning during the long baking time.
- Use a lined baking sheet: Place a large, foil-lined baking sheet under the pie to catch any overflowing juices and make cleanup easy.
- Prevent over-browning: If the top crust is browning too quickly, loosely cover the pie with a foil tent to slow down the browning.
- Use a baking steel or stone: For a crisp bottom crust, place a baking stone or steel on the lowest rack of the oven (without directly touching the pie pan). The extra heat helps the crust cook evenly and turn golden.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 52g | 104% |
Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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