Deep Dish Apple Pie With Top Crust Only
If you're a fan of apple pie, you'll love this deep dish version with only a top crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially during the fall when apples are in season. This recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
For the filling:
- 6-7 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6-7 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions:
For the crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together in a ball. Add only enough water to make the dough come together.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are well coated.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch deep dish pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and trim the edges.
- Pour the apple filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second dough disk and cut it into strips. Arrange the strips over the top of the pie in a lattice pattern.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is cold when making the crust. This will ensure a flaky crust.
- If the edges of your crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
- You can use any variety of apples for this recipe, but a mix of sweet and tart apples will give the best flavor.
- Serve the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Now that you know how to make a delicious deep dish apple pie with only a top crust, it's time to get baking! This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
