Best 5 Deep Dish Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipes

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**Deep-Dish Granny Smith Apple Pie: A Classic Dessert with a Twist**

Indulge in the timeless flavors of apple pie with a delightful twist. This deep-dish Granny Smith apple pie takes the classic dessert to new heights with its flaky, buttery crust, tangy Granny Smith apples, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Discover the secrets behind the perfect pie crust, the art of slicing and preparing the apples, and the techniques for achieving a golden-brown, lattice-topped masterpiece. This comprehensive guide includes variations such as a gluten-free crust, a streusel topping, and even a caramel sauce to drizzle over each decadent slice. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this deep-dish Granny Smith apple pie recipe will guide you effortlessly towards a stunning and delicious creation.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE RECIPE



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Roasted apples are the secret ingredient in this apple pie.

Provided by Marian Cooper Cairns

Time 8h15m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, sliced
5 ½ tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 to 8 tablespoons ice-cold water
5 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced into ½-inch wedges
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: Pulse first 5 ingredients in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal, 5 to 6 times. While pulsing, gradually add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing just until dough begins to come together. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 flat disks. Wrap each in plastic wrap; chill 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Prepare the filling: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss together apples, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the flour in a bowl until well coated. Divide apples between 2 large parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake until just tender, about 30 minutes, rotating baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through baking time. Cool 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Fold in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons flour until combined. Chill 1 hour.
  • Assemble pie: Unwrap 1 dough disk. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a ¼- to ⅛-inch thickness. Fit into a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Repeat rolling procedure with remaining disk. Cut 6 (1 ¼-inch-wide) strips, and set aside. Cut 3 (¾-inch-wide) strips from remaining dough. Braid thinner strips.
  • Spoon filling into prepared pie plate, smoothing to form an even surface; dot with butter. Arrange 1 ¼-inch-wide dough strips and the braid in a lattice design over filling. Trim excess dough from edges; fold dough under to create a clean edge. Chill pie 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water until well blended. Brush entire pie with egg wash. Bake on lowest oven rack until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes, shielding pie with aluminum foil after 50 minutes, if needed. Cool on a wire rack 2 hours before serving.

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield One 9-or 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon to sprinkle on top
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Perfect Pie Crust, recipe follows
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) ice water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut each apple quarter in thirds crosswise and combine in a bowl with the zests, juices, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Roll out half the pie dough and drape it over a 9- or 10-inch pie pan to extend about 1/2-inch over the rim. Don't stretch the dough; if it's too small, just put it back on the board and re-roll it.
  • Fill the pie with the apple mixture. Brush the edge of the bottom pie crust with the egg wash so the top crust will adhere. Top with the second crust and trim the edges to about 1-inch over the rim. Tuck the edge of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust and crimp the 2 together with your fingers or a fork. Brush the entire top crust with the egg wash, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar, and cut 4 or 5 slits.
  • Place the pie on a sheet pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the crust is browned and the juices begin to bubble out. Serve warm.
  • Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING



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I got this recipe from lots of different sources. I couldn't find one I liked. So took what I liked and added my own spin and this is what came out. I love this recipe, because it has all the flavors of fall. A little trick I learned from my grandmother: use different types of apples for the best flavor. I use Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Golden Delicious, but you can use whatever you like. I serve it as is, but encourage the use of ice cream, whipped cream, or whatever addition the occasion calls for.

Provided by tami slate

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
⅜ cup water
6 apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mulling spices
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix 1 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Rub egg yolks and cold butter into the flour mixture until it forms fine crumbs. Add water a little at a time just until dough starts to form and stick together. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and allow to rest in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Roll pie dough out on a well-floured surface and place in 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, mulling spices, and pinch of salt in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Place apple mixture in prepared pie shell.
  • Cream 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in 3/4 cup flour, oats, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the apples.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust and topping are golden brown and filling begins to bubble, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 249 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

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

SOUTHERN LIVING GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE



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This is the most amazing apple pie I have ever made and it is super easy! The filling comes out moist and gooey and has the perfect blend of spices. Perfect for a cool Fall evening! (This is a Southern Living recipe)

Provided by Megan V

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts, divided
6 medium granny smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Unroll and stack 2 pie crusts; gently roll or press together.
  • Fit pastry into a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • Toss together apples and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle over apple mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spoon into prepared pie crust.
  • Unroll and place remaining pie crust over filling.
  • Fold edges under, and crimp; cut slits in top for steam to escape. (I also cover the crimped edges of my crust with foil to prevent burning).
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees, and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.9, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 10, Sodium 506.4, Carbohydrate 134.6, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 66.9, Protein 8.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Granny Smith apples are ideal for this pie because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet filling.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly and will also make it easier to layer them in the pie crust.
  • Use a deep-dish pie crust: This will ensure that you have enough room for all of the apples and filling.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the crust so that the filling can bubble up without overflowing.
  • Brush the edges of the pie crust with milk before baking: This will help the crust to brown and will also help to seal in the filling.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes: This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Reduce the temperature and continue baking until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown: This will take about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving: This will allow the filling to set and will make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This deep-dish granny smith apple pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a classic dessert to enjoy, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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