Deep-Dish Apple Pie

This recipe is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone.

Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Average Rating: 4.533333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
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 whole milk

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.