Deep-Dish Apple Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup cold water
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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FILLING:
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10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 8 medium)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon 2% milk
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 208 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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