Deep-Dish All-American Cinnamon Apple Pie
This nostalgic deep-dish apple pie is everything you want in a classic dessert—juicy spiced apples piled high in a buttery, flaky crust, with just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness. It’s the ultimate slice of Americana, perfect for holidays or cozy weekends.
🍴 Ingredients (Serves 8)
For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 3 lbs (about 6–7 cups) peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix recommended)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
🔥 Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough holds together. Divide in half, shape into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugars, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes while you roll out the crust.
Assemble the Pie:
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Roll out one dough disc and press into a deep-dish pie plate. Fill with the apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center, and dot with butter. Roll out the second disc and place over top. Trim and crimp the edges, and cut slits for steam to escape. Brush with egg wash.
Bake to Golden Glory:
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 40–50 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
Cool and Serve:
Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling sets. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Cinnamon Apple Pie
- 🥧 Deep-Dish Pie Plate — Essential for building that mile-high apple filling without spillage.
- 🔪 Apple Peeler & Corer Tool — Save time and effort when prepping your apples.
- 🧈 Pastry Blender — For perfectly cut-in butter and flaky crusts every time.
- 🥄 Pie Shield — Protects your crust edges from over-baking.
💡 Helpful Tip: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor and texture combo—and don’t skip the lemon juice; it balances the sweetness and keeps the filling bright!