“Mom’s Flat Apple Pie Is the Best — It Tastes Just Like Fried Apple Pie!”
There’s something unforgettable about a pie made with love and memory. And when Mom rolls out her classic Flat Apple Pie, the aroma alone sends us back to cozy afternoons and flour-dusted countertops. This isn’t your typical pie—it’s a delicious, rustic masterpiece that tastes just like a fried apple pie, but without the deep fryer. Crispy on the edges, soft and gooey in the center, with cinnamon-kissed apples oozing out of a buttery crust—it’s comfort food in its purest form.
Here’s how you can recreate this heartwarming family favorite at home, step by step.
🍏 Why This Pie Is Special
Unlike traditional deep-dish pies, the flat apple pie is more like a free-form tart or giant pastry. Its flatter structure allows more even caramelization of the crust, mimicking that crispy fried texture without needing a vat of oil. The sugar melts into the fruit, creating a jammy, sticky filling that caramelizes at the edges for that almost candied, slightly crunchy bite.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the crust (homemade or store-bought pie dough):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 6-8 tbsp ice water
For the apple filling:
- 4 large tart apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (to thicken)
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
For finishing:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for dusting)
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