deep dish apple pie
I have used this recipe for years now. I also can the filling part of this recipe for later use for apple pies.
prep time
cook time
method
Bake
yield
1 pie
Ingredients
- - 1 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- - 1/3 cup cornstarch
- - 1 cup water
- - dash of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- - dash nutmeg
- - lemon juice
- 7 large tart baking apples, like granny smith
- - *peggi's flaky pie crust
How To Make deep dish apple pie
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Step 1Prepare the pie crust according to directions. *https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/cookiequeen/flaky-pie-crust/pie?k=PEGGI%27S+FLAKY+PIE+CRUST&p=1&o=r Set aside.
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Step 2In large saucepan, combine 3/4 c. sugar, the cornstarch, water & salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
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Step 3Remove from heat & add the rest of sugar, butter, cinnamon & nutmeg. Using a whip, beat until smooth & mixed thoroughly.
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Step 4Add peeled, sliced apples that have been generously sprinkled with lemon juice, to make the prepared sauce nice & thick with apples. May need more.
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Step 5Place pie filling in prepared crust.
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Step 6Place top crust on & flute. Cut slits on top for ventilation. Spread on softened butter, then sprinkle with sugar.
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Step 7Cover edges of pie with foil or crust shields & bake @ 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil or covers & bake 20-25 more minutes until crust is a golden brown & flaky!. Allow to cool or serve warm with ice cream.
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Step 8INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANNING:
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Step 9Place in wide mouth quart jars. I fill a little over 2/3 full, as it expands some. Heat lids & place on jars & hot bath for 30 minutes. 1 jar will make a regular size pie. 3 jars will make 2 deep dish pies.
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