Deep-Dish Apple Pie

A classic American dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling that bakes to golden perfection.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 45 minutes. Cook: 60 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks), cold unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 6 cups, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp mix) apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup, cut into small pieces unsalted butter
• 1, beaten egg
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: For crust: Pulse 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor. Add 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup ice water, pulsing until dough forms.
2. Step 2: Divide dough in half. Flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Press dough into the plate, trimming excess.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, toss 6 cups apples (peeled and sliced) with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
5. Step 5: Spread apple mixture evenly into the pie crust. Dot with 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces).
6. Step 6: Roll out the second disk of dough and place over the filling. Seal edges, trim, and cut slits. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with 1 tbsp coarse sugar.
7. Step 7: Bake for 50-60 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. Let cool for 2 hours before serving.