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apple pie deep dish recipe

Easy Apple Pie Deep Dish Recipe

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Chef Margaret’s Classic Deep‑Dish Apple Pie is the ultimate comfort dessert that combines a buttery, flaky crust with a rich, spiced apple filling. This recipe yields a pie that’s deep enough to hold generous slices of crisp apples, perfectly balanced with a hint of tartness and warm cinnamon. The crust is made from simple, high‑quality ingredients—cold butter, premium flour (you can use King Arthur bread flour for extra flakiness), and just enough water to bring the dough together. The filling features a harmonious mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples, tossed in a blend of granulated and brown sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, and a touch of cornstarch to thicken the juices beautifully. After baking at 375 °F for 45‑55 minutes, the result is a golden‑brown, aromatic pie that bubbles with juicy apples in the center. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for a timeless treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a potluck, or simply craving a cozy night‑in dessert, this deep‑dish apple pie delivers unmatched flavor, texture, and presentation.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 cups all‑purpose flour (or King Arthur bread flour)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6‑8 tbsp ice water

Filling

 

  • 6‑7 cups mixed apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn), peeled, cored, sliced ¼‑inch
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; add ice water until just combined. Divide, shape into disks, and chill 1 hour.
  • Prepare filling: Toss apples with sugars, lemon juice, spices, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt; let sit 15 min.
  • Roll crust: Roll one disk into a 12‑inch circle; line a 9‑inch deep‑dish plate. Trim edges.
  • Fill: Transfer apple mixture into crust; mound slightly.
  • Top crust: Roll second disk, place over filling, crimp edges, cut slits, brush egg wash, sprinkle sugar.
  • Bake: 375 °F (190 °C) for 45‑55 min, until golden and bubbling. Cool 2 hrs.

 

  • Serve: Warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Notes

 

  • Chill dough for easier rolling.
  • Use a mandoline for uniform slices.
  • Add a splash of bourbon for extra flavor.
  • Cover edges with foil if they brown too fast.
  • Author: KitchenFlavors
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
  • Cook Time: 45‑55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://kitchenflavors.org/easy-apple-pie-deep-dish-recipe/