How to Make Deep-Dish French Apple Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few desserts more comforting and satisfying than a warm, freshly baked apple pie. And while the classic American apple pie is a beloved staple, there are many variations on this timeless dessert that are equally delicious. One such variation is the Deep-Dish French Apple Pie, which takes the traditional apple pie to a whole new level of indulgence and decadence.

This recipe is the definition of a crowd-pleaser. With its buttery and flaky crust, tender and sweet apple filling...

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Ingredients

  • 12 cups peeled and sliced apples
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups apple juice
  • 1 (9 inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch deep-dish pie

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Prepare pie: Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Dissolve cornstarch in apple juice and add to apples. Heat over medium heat until juice thickens and is translucent and apples are slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • Spoon apples into the pie crust using a slotted spoon (heap those apples in). Add juices until pie dish is full, but not overflowing, so it won't spill over.
  • Mix flour and sugar for topping together in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until combined. Spread over filling. Do not pack in.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Let set and cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    637 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 123mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 105g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 80g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 248mg