Deep-Dish Apple Pie Recipe

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by GwenandDirk

Great recipe. Love the flavor and only having the top crust reduces the calories too. A nice dessert from an English speaking, over 50 reviewer. :)

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by Miss Arlene

I always read reviews to see if the recipe worked out well as written, and if it was tasty. None of the reviews had baked it & were able to give a review. I don't have a lote of time for reading these, so would really like to see our cooks make it first - then express your opinion.

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by jrox

I did not make this yet, but it sounds like the same recipe my 91 year old Sicilian aunt makes all the time. She puts it in 13 x 9 pan and calls them apple squares and everyone loves them.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by mrsgreinke

To moe731 - try Granny Smith apples (green apples), they are tart and not too juicy so they hold up well in baked goods. Also, Gala, Braeburn and Fuji apples work well in pies or crisps. MacIntosh and Red/Golden Delicious apples have high water content and tend to become too soft and/or mushy when baked. This deep dish apple recipe sounds like a good basic apple pie, the only difference is that it is baked in a 9x13" pan instead of a pie pan. Doing it this way is good if you have a large number of guests.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by DiDen

This recipes sounds great. To say that a pie can only be made in a round pie tin is very narrow minded! Why is was important to say this is made by a beginning cook from a foreign country is an absolutely unnecessary cruel comment. (uwsav_waya) I hope to enjoy this recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by moe731

I am definately going to try this pie in a 13x9 pan. I have a lot of family to feed. Which type of apples work best in pies?

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by djanus

I cannot rate this recipe because I have not made it yet but i cannot ignore the review written by uwasv--I can only say that her recipe box must be very limited. She sounds like she has no imagination as far as being in the kitchen. Round pies only and no other--I am sure that thinking probably extends to all her cooking. Boring.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by claudee

Have not made yet,but certainly will.Know will be wonderful,& would like to say lard crust rude person,please do not lump all over 50s in same stuck up place u seem to be in. Some of us do have open minds& not afraid to try something new.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by billysmom0

Haven't tried this one yet, but will real soon. It sounds great!!!. I once started making a pie and forgot that I had loaned pie pans to the church for some event, so made it in my cassarole dish, and it still tasted the same. ;-) Thanks for this recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by SusanneM

I wonder how this would be with pears???

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by SusanneM

What a wonderful recipe this is!  I've baked professionally for 20 years and "pie" can come in many forms.  One of our best sellers is a glazed apple pie baked in a jelly roll pan.  Thanks so much for sharing.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by 5717rees

I had the good fortune to enjoy this pie at the Salem Cross in Massachusetts a few years ago when my husband and I were on a New England tour. The entire dinner was excellent as well as the Apple Pie. I am puzzled that someone would place such a negative slant in their review. If a person makes the recipe and finds it is not to their liking, there is a nicer way to state their views. One generally does not see these kinds of comments in the Taste of Family family.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by mamaharold

You go Linda! uwasv, this is supposed to be an uplifting community of recipes and ideas for any level or background. If you don't have something nice to say, keep your opinion to yourself. No one wants to hear your negative comments.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by gilleyr

I haven't tried it yet but probably will very soon. I was just reading the comments, I can't believe how hateful the comments were. Jesus loves you, I'll be praying for all of you.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by kz2132

This recipe sounds similar to the apple pie recipe I make from my tried and true Betty Crocker cookbook. It's a great recipe and I always get compliments. I don't think you need complicated recipes for food to be good. The times I'm most asked for recipes are usually my simplest recipes. I don't think that makes you a beginner cook! This recipe sounds delicious and I hope to make it soon.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by qwm

Thank you for getting me to "think outside the box". I never thought of baking a pie other than in the traditional round pan. I am actually baking an apple pie this afternoon (made the crust at 4 a.m.) when I get home. I like your recipe and am looking forward to the results. New ideas often help this country get better. Thanks! :>)

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by jhedge

Linda Katherine, thank you for this recipe, I haven't made it yet but I'm looking forward to it. I love that it's in a 13x9 pan, that will be especially good for serving a crowd. I might add a few raisins and drizzle a bit of powdered sugar icing on top just because I like both of those. I'll write a real review after I make it but I wanted to thank you for submitting this recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by chrischeesecake

I agree with Linda Katherine; except that she forgot to say how narrow-minded & opinionated you (uwasv_waya) are. Taste of Home should ban you from the website.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by easteregg

I think this will be a great pie to make! Big families have always made pies this way. Pot Pies are also made this way. UWASV, you are completely off base and do not know what you are talking about!! I have made many, many pies, how many have you made?!!!! Vicki Carroll

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by Linda Katherine

uwasv, I forgot to add that even YOU were a beginning cook at one point in your life and as far as the non-english speaking country part. There is no doubt in my mind that there are PLENTY of non-english speaking cooks out there that are probably even better cooks than what you seem to think you are.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by Linda Katherine

uwasv, I can't believe how rude you are!!!! I am over 50 and I know that MOST pies are in a round pan and have a double crust but who are you to say that this can't be a pie? It is also extremely unkind of you to say this looks like a beginning cook from a non-english speaking country. AND if you prefer a lard crust, then by all means make a lard crust. Nobody even asked you to make this recipe. If you haven't even tried it, why do you feel you have the right to write a review?

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by uwasv_waya

I prefer a lard crust and this recipe has the looks of a begining cook that is from a non-english speaking country. Based on the directions and ingrediants I wouldn't even think about making this one. Every one that is over the age of 50 knows that apple pies are made in a round pie pan with a double crust.