Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Name: Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; FILLING:; 10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 8 medium); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon 2% milk

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Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022

This deep-dish apple pie is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Deep-Dish Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
FILLING:
10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 8 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Directions

Place flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water and vinegar; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish; dot with butter.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim and flute edges. In a small bowl, whisk egg with milk; brush over crust. Cut slits in top. Bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Deep-Dish Apple Pie Tips

Can you make deep-dish apple pie in a different kind of dish?

This deep-dish apple pie recipe works best in a 13x9 dish, but you can use the flavor and filling and scale it down to make a more traditional apple pie shape in a classic 9-inch pie pan. If you have a 4-quart baking dish, that’s probably the best swap!

What kind of apples should you use to make deep-dish apple pie?

If you’re looking for the best apples for apple pie and you don’t want to dig too deep, go ahead and pick up a bag of Granny Smiths. They’re everyone’s go-to apples for baking because they’re tart and firm, keeping their shape while providing a perfect balance to the sweet ingredients.

Can you make a deep-dish apple pie ahead of time?

Apple pies are the perfect treat to make ahead of time. You can store these baked goods covered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Need a pie later? Learn how to freeze a pie in a few simple steps.

—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Test Cook

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 208 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.