Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsFrankie's Modern DinerHuge Apple Pie Recipe

Huge Apple Pie Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Served warm with vanilla ice cream and house made caramel sauce or cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Pie Crust

Caramel Sauce (optional)

Serving Suggestions

Method

Making the Pie Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Place in the pan and trim the edges.

Preparing the Apple Filling

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, flour, and vanilla extract until well coated.

Assembling the Pie

  1. 4

    Fill the Pie

    Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust. Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Trim and crimp the edges.

  2. 5

    Bake the Pie

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

Making the Caramel Sauce (Optional)

  1. 6

    Cook the Sugar

    In a saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar until it melts and turns a golden brown color. Add butter and stir until melted.

  2. 7

    Add Cream

    Slowly add heavy cream and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Serving the Pie

  1. 8

    Serve Warm

    Serve warm slices of pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese, drizzled with caramel sauce if desired.

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