Best 9 Healthy Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and comforting dessert but also want to make sure it's a healthier option? Look no further! This article will guide you through creating a delectable healthy deep-dish apple pie that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. We'll explore various ways to reduce sugar and fat while maintaining the pie's scrumptious taste and texture. From selecting the right type of apples to using alternative sweeteners and healthier crust options, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks to enjoy a guilt-free slice of deep-dish apple pie.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DEEP DISH APPLE PIE



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Deep dish apple pie features layers and layers of delicious apple slices and a buttery flaky pie crust!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Pie

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Homemade Pie Crust (my recipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top)
6-7 large apples, cored, peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch slices (11-12 cups total)*
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each: ground allspice & ground nutmeg
egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk
optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust

Steps:

  • Prepare my pie crust recipe through step 5.
  • In a large bowl, stir the apple slices, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg together until thoroughly combined. Set filling aside as the oven preheats. This gives the filling a chance to rest.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • On a floured work surface, roll out one of the discs of chilled dough (keep the other one in the refrigerator). Turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls until you have a circle 12 inches in diameter. Carefully place the dough into a 9×2 inch pie dish. Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is smooth. Spoon the filling into the crust and discard the leftover juices in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Remove the other disc of chilled pie dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into a circle that is 12 inches diameter. Lattice the pie crust. Crimp or flute the edges to seal.
  • Lightly brush the top of the pie crust with the egg wash. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar, if using.
  • Place the pie onto a large baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Keeping the pie in the oven, turn the temperature down to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes. After the first 20 minutes of bake time, I place a pie crust shield on top of the pie to prevent the edges from browning too quickly.
  • Allow the pie to cool for 3 full hours at room temperature before serving. This time allows the filling to thicken up. Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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This recipe is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. -Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
FILLING:
10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 8 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon whole milk

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water and vinegar; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish; dot with butter., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim and flute edges. In a small bowl, whisk egg with milk; brush over crust. Cut slits in top. Bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DEEP DISH ONTARIO APPLE PIE



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A family favorite, this pie is a staple at all our gatherings! Its creamy apple center and crunchy sugar topping will thrill your taste buds.

Provided by redheadchef

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped apples
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons chilled butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Whisk 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, and salt together in a large bowl; whisk in sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in apples; turn apple mixture into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove pie from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle crumble topping evenly over pie.
  • Bake pie until apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 327.3 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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If you're going to the trouble of making a pie, why not make it a blockbuster? This pie, adapted from the professional pie coach Kate McDermott, is both deeper and wider than the traditional nine-inch version. The thicker rim is especially satisfying, like a buttery, crumbly slab of shortbread. You can use a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan, or a deep nine- or 10-inch square, or another 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish of your choice. A mix of apple types always makes the best filling.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 3/4 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour, more for dusting surfaces
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces/340 grams cold unsalted butter (3 sticks), cut into large dice
About 10 cups/40 ounces/1200 grams peeled and sliced apples, more as needed (see note)
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or 1 tablespoon unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons Calvados or other apple liqueur, brandy or cider
1/2 cup/70 grams all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons/30 grams cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg
2 teaspoons coarse or granulated sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a food processor or stand mixer, mix together the flour, salt and sugar. Add butter and pulse (or mix at medium-low speed) until the pieces are coated with flour. Add 1/2 cup ice water and mix until incorporated. Keep dribbling in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together into a lump. It should be moist, but not sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. (If dough feels wet, use a little extra flour.) Press the dough together, turning over a few times, until smooth and solid.
  • Shape into 2 disks, using about 1/3 of the dough for the top crust and the remaining 2/3 for the bottom crust. Wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
  • On a lightly floured surface or nonstick baking mat, roll out the larger disk to about 1/4-inch thickness. The size and shape will depend on your dish. Use the crust to line a large 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, like a 10-inch round or 9-inch square, at least 2 inches deep. Refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
  • Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice or vinegar, 1 tablespoon Calvados and flour. Toss together until the apples are roughly coated with what looks like wet sand. If filling is dry, add the remaining tablespoon of Calvados. Pour into the pie crust, mounding above the rim, and dot with butter. (If necessary, add more apple pieces to the top. Don't worry about mixing them in.)
  • Roll out remaining dough to 1/4-inch thickness (or a bit less) and lay it gently over the fruit. Trim any excess and fold the edges into a thick rim. Crimp, if desired.
  • Whisk the egg thoroughly with 1 tablespoon cold water. Brush over the entire top crust, including the edges. Cut 5 or 6 vents on top. Refrigerate pie while the oven heats.
  • Place a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and heat to 425 degrees. Place pie on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake another 25 minutes.
  • Open the oven and carefully sprinkle the sugar over the surface of the pie. Bake about 10 minutes longer. Look for steam and bubbling juices coming out of the vents, and a well-browned crust, before removing the pie from the oven.
  • Let cool at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 294 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 1 gram

6-HOUR SALTED CARAMEL DEEP DISH APPLE PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



6-Hour Salted Caramel Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipe by Tasty image

If you have some time on your hands, go all out this holiday season with this epic apple pie. Extra flaky pie dough encases tender, spiced apples, but the showstopper is the indulgent, salted caramel poured on top at the end, garnished with crunchy candied pecans. It's out of this world!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 6h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 ¾ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 pinch kosher salt
3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 in (1.24 cm) and frozen for 15 minutes
¾ cup water, ice water, plus more as needed
1 large egg, with 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 lb Granny Smith applesGranny Smith apples, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) wedges
3 lb honeycrisp apple, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) wedges
1 lemon
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 cup apple cider
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¾ cup heavy cream, room temperature
½ teaspoon kosher salt
pecan, candied chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the pie dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the butter and toss to coat each cube with the flour, then smash each piece of butter with your fingers.
  • Add the ice water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, and continue to toss until the dough holds together when pressed between your hands. You may not need all of the water, but if the dough is too dry, add more, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed. The dough should not be very tacky or sticky.
  • Turn the dough onto a clean surface. Work into 2 discs and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Make the filling: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla bean paste. Stir to coat the apples well and cook until they start to soften and release their juices and the sugar dissolves, 5-7 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour the slurry over the apples, increase the heat to high, and cook until the juices are boiling and thickened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let the filling cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the apple cider syrup: Add the apple cider to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons with the consistency of maple syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  • Assemble the pie: On a floured surface, roll a disc of pie dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) round, about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer to a 9-inch (22 cm) deep dish pie plate.
  • Add the apple filling to the crust, along with any accumulated juices from the bottom of the bowl. Drizzle the apple cider syrup on top. Refrigerate while you roll out the other dough.
  • Roll out the remaining dough disc to a 12-inch (30 cm) round. Drape over the pie, then pinch the edges together. Trim any excess dough around the edges, then roll the edges under all the way around the pie. Use the knuckle of an index finger on one hand and your index finger and thumb on the other hand to make large crimps around the edges.
  • Brush the dough all over with the egg wash. Use a paring knife to cut a few vents in the top to allow steam to escape.
  • Transfer the assembled pie to the freezer for 20 minutes, until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the pie dish on the prepared baking sheet, then transfer to the oven and bake for 80-90 minutes, covering with foil halfway through. Cook until the juices are bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Remove the pie from the oven and let cool for at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the salted caramel: Add the sugar, water, and corn syrup to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until the sugar dissolves and mixture starts to turn a light copper color, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cream and salt until incorporated. If the caramel seems too thin, return to medium low heat and boil until thickened to your desired consistency, 1-2 minutes. Transfer the caramel to a heat-proof liquid measuring cup and let cool to room temperature, 30-60 minutes.
  • Pour the cooled caramel sauce over the pie and garnish with candied pecans.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Carbohydrate 132 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 73 grams

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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This hearty, rustic version of the classic American dessert puts all the focus on the texture and flavor of the apple filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pate Brisee for Deep-Dish Apple Pie
All-purpose flour, for dusting
5 1/2 pounds firm, tart apples, such as Empire
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brandy
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place three-quarters of the pate brisee on a lightly floured work surface. Roll dough out to a 12-inch-diameter circle, 1/8 inch thick, dusting work surface with flour to prevent sticking, as necessary. Brush off excess flour; roll dough around rolling pin, and lift it over a deep-dish pie pan. Line the pan with the dough, pressing it into the corners. Trim dough so that it hangs over pie plate by about 1/4 inch. Roll out remaining dough to a 10-inch-diameter circle. Transfer dough round to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and refrigerate both crusts.
  • Peel and core apples, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. As you cut, place slices in a large bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Toss apple slices with sugar mixture.
  • Divide butter between 2 large skillets, and melt over medium-high heat. Divide apples between skillets, and cook, stirring often, until sugar melts and apples are golden and coated in syrup but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour brandy into a measuring cup. Pour half the brandy into 1 skillet and carefully ignite with a match. Cook until flames die down, shaking pan to toss apples in melted sugar and brandy. Repeat with remaining brandy and apples. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Remove the crusts from the refrigerator; transfer cooked apples to prepared pie pan, letting apples mound in center. Whisk egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water to make egg glaze, and brush glaze on edge of dough. Center the rolled pie dough over apples. Tuck edges of top crust between pie pan and bottom crust. Using your fingers, gently press crusts together along edge, and crimp.
  • Cut several steam vents into crust. Brush surface with egg glaze, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake pie until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until the crust is crisp and the apples are soft, 45 to 50 minutes more. Let stand at least 30 minutes before serving.

DEEP DISH GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE



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This is a quick and easy pie. Tastes great with vanilla ice cream on top.

Provided by Michele Erbe Wilkins

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 Granny Smith apples
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (9 inch) frozen deep-dish pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Peel, core, and halve apples. Cut into 1/2-inch slices, then slice into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl; add apples and toss to coat evenly. Add flour and toss again to distribute.
  • Pour apple mixture into 1 pie crust. Roll out 2nd pie crust, top pie, and pinch crust edges together.
  • Place pie on baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 259.2 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

DEEP DISH APPLE PIE WITH ITS OWN CRUST



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Avoid having to make the pie crust with this fantastic tasting apple pie. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Heaven!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

apple, slices
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Fill a 9" pie pan 3/4 full of peeled apple slices.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over apples.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over apples.
  • Keep topping 2" from edge of pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

DEEP DISH APPLE PIE



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This recipe is from my grandma, though it's not really a pie as there's no crust. It works well to cut the sugar and sugar/flour/butter mixtures in half, but I'm putting the recipe here mostly as it came to me. The recipe says to fill half the pan with apples, then sprinkle with cinnamon, then fill the other half with apples, sprinkle with cinnamon again, then top, so I'm estimating the cinnamon but I counted the apples I used when I made it last. I prefer to use brown sugar.

Provided by heavenslice

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 apples, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 1/2 cups sugar or 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Fill 9x13 pan half full with peeled and sliced apples, sprinkle with cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Finish filling pan with peeled and sliced apples, sprinkle again with cinnamon.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup sugar, flour and butter (I use a pastry blender).
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour, temperature may be lower if using brown sugar.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Add a little bit of lemon juice to the apples. This will help to prevent them from browning and will also add a bit of brightness to the flavor.
  • Use a deep-dish pie plate. This will help to prevent the pie from overflowing and will also allow you to add more filling.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Reduce the temperature for the remaining baking time. This will help to prevent the pie from overcooking.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and will also make the pie easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish apple pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious deep-dish apple pie that everyone will love.

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