Deep Dish Apple Pie with Its Own Crust
Prepare to indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Deep Dish Apple Pie with Its Own Crust. Featuring a buttery, flaky homemade crust that comes together with simple pantry staples, this pie is a labor of love that pays off in every bite. The filling combines sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp with warm spices, brown sugar, and a touch of lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. The deep-dish style allows for a generous amount of luscious, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, all encased in a golden, egg-washed crust that's sprinkled with coarse sugar for a delightful crunch. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this classic pie is a showstopper centerpiece for any gathering, from casual weeknight treats to festive holiday dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cups Ice water
- 8 cups Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Drizzle the ice water into the mixture gradually, stirring with a fork or your hands until the dough comes together. Do not overmix. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, cornstarch, and softened butter. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, with some overhang. Gently transfer the dough to the pie plate.
Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding it slightly in the center.
Roll out the second disc of dough large enough to cover the pie. Place it over the filling, then trim any excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang. Pinch the edges together and crimp to seal.
Cut a few small vents on the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.0 g | 415% | |
| Saturated Fat | 200.1 g | 1000% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1024 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 3129 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 779.6 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.4 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 367.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2509 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
