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Classic Deep Dish Apple Pie
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- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 50 Min
Apple pie is an American institution and, with just one taste of our Classic Deep Dish Apple Pie recipe, you'll know why. Using a prepared deep-dish pie crust takes away all the hassle, so why not mix this one up and easily enjoy all the applause?!
What You'll Need
- 5 to 6 Northern Spy, Cortland, or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; mix well. Place one pie crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Pour apple mixture into crust, top with butter, then place remaining crust over apples. Trim and pinch edges together, fluting if desired. Using a sharp knife, cut four 1-inch slits in top.
- Place pie on baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Reduce over temperature to 350 degrees and bake 35 to 40 more minutes, or until crust is golden.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 461
- Calories from Fat 125
- Total Fat 14g 21 %
- Saturated Fat 6.0g 30 %
- Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Protein 1.2g 2 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
- Sodium 273mg 11 %
- Total Carbohydrates 89g 30 %
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16 %
- Sugars 54g 0 %
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rac7431 2877525
Nov 06, 2017
Knead pie crust? That will make the crust tough!!!!
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redflaw 7310250
Mar 11, 2016
Classic my buttocks. No recipe tells me how to knead the pie crust. Some cooks or housewives you are.
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buncogranny 8267578
Jun 09, 2015
vegtable shortning has been altered till it isn't useable for pie crust. Look up an oil crust, harder to work with but better. If you use premade crust save a lot of hassle and just buy a frozen Marie Callander.
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lala1941jan 4234989
Dec 03, 2013
I love the granny smith apples because they "don't" turn to mush. The filling should not be like apple sauce (to each his own). Been this same recipe forever, like my grandmother and my mom, couldn't find one any better. Use butter for the crust and don't over work it.
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buncogranny 8267578
Jun 09, 2015
Jonathan's are my favorite the stay firm and have a better flavor, if you can find them.
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korandawnellen 1604311
Dec 03, 2013
OH MY GOD...THIS sounds soooooooooo good. I can't wait to make it!!!
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buda1942 1992782
Nov 26, 2013
I always pre-cook my apple mixture in frying pan for about 5 to 10 minutes before putting in pie shell. You will never have raw apples again.
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meatandtaters
Jun 09, 2015
And this will also make sure your spices are evenly distributed.
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bettyh567 6290883
Sep 01, 2013
I like to make pies but I have trouble with making the crust.
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lacmms 6097874
Dec 03, 2013
Just follow the recipe for crust on the Crisco can. Use ice water and sprinkle it over the flour mixture after you have worked in the shortening until it all clings together. Roll it out on a lightly floured clean kitchen towel or dough disc. It's the best recipe i've found.
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rladventurers 6534260
Jul 02, 2013
I have noticed that if I do not cook my apples with the sugar and cinnamon and everything else in it, that the apples do not get done. they remain crunchy, would it be better if I cooked them down before I put them into the pie-crust for baking can anyone help please?
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globalpay 2346038
Sep 01, 2013
I always pre-cook the apples in a frying pan. You can't go wrong this way. They taste delicious. Just add a pat of butter and pre-fry. and then proceed with the recipe.
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qtbird62 1967352
Mar 27, 2013
I need help.... I am trying to figure out which apple to use when making an apple pie.... I dont like apples when they still have a little bite to them. So I dont like apple pie. If I could figure out what type of apple would come out tender in a pie then I would enjoy it. Any suggestions?
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 27, 2013
For this pie recipe, we recommend Northern Spy, Cortland or Granny Smith. However, based on your personal taste, you would probably want an apple that gets a little mushy and cooks down, so maybe try a Fuji or Macintosh. Good luck and enjoy!
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jmeaux59 4702869
Sep 02, 2013
I always use red and golden delicious apples in my apple pies.
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mlhunt
Jul 05, 2011
So this pie is one of the ten. Where are the other nine top comfort foods listed. There is no way to get out of here unless you want to read another pie recipe. And I am sure not all of the top ten are pies. If they are the subject of the e-mail should have said so and not this: "Top 10 Classic American Comfort Dishes"
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rhiggins
Sep 08, 2012
try looking to the right in the whas hot box
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