Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipe

DESSERT

1. 1

   Make the crust

   In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar (crust), and fine sea salt (crust). Add cold unsalted butter, cutting it in with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Drizzle 4-5 tablespoons ice water, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Divide into two equal disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 60 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the pie pan

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle larger than a deep-dish pie pan. Transfer to the pan, pressing into corners and sides. Trim overhang and chill the lined pan while you prepare the filling.

3. 3

   Prepare apple filling

   Peel, core, and slice Granny Smith apples. In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar (filling) 0.75 cup, light brown sugar 0.25 cup, all-purpose flour (filling, thickener) 2 tablespoons, ground cinnamon 1 tsp, ground nutmeg 0.25 tsp, salt (filling) 0.25 tsp, and lemon juice 2 tablespoons. Let macerate 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Assemble filling in crust

   Spread the apple filling evenly into the crust-lined pan. Dot with the small pieces of unsalted butter (filling) 2 tablespoons over the filling.

5. 5

   Top crust

   Roll the second disk of dough into a circle large enough to cover the pie. Place over the filling, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top to vent steam.

6. 6

   Egg wash

   Whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the top crust with the egg wash for a golden finish.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 60-75 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, tent with foil or cover with a pie shield.

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   Cool and serve

   Let the pie cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.