Description
A delightful shredded apple pie featuring grated Red Delicious apples mixed with a cinnamon-spiced creamy filling, baked in a deep-dish pie shell to golden perfection. This warm dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Tiny pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large Red Delicious apples, peeled and grated (about 3 cups grated)
Crust
- 1 unbaked frozen deep-dish pie shell (such as Marie Callender’s)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). After grating the apples, make sure to squeeze out any excess liquid from the apples to avoid a soggy pie filling.
- Prepare filling mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, softened butter, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and eggs. Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to beat the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the shredded and drained apples into the batter mixture until evenly incorporated. Pour this mixture into the unbaked deep-dish pie shell and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie on a large cookie sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Begin checking for doneness at 50 minutes; the pie is ready when the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool and serve: Carefully remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool and rest for 1 hour before serving. Serve each slice warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Squeezing out excess apple juice is essential to prevent a watery filling.
- Use a deep-dish pie shell to accommodate the filling volume.
- Red Delicious apples are preferred for their sweetness; however, you can substitute with similar sweet apples like Fuji or Gala.
- Letting the pie rest ensures the filling sets properly, making slicing easier.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and serve with non-dairy ice cream.
