“Mom’s flat apple pie is the best, it tastes like fried apple pie!”

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

If using store-bought dough, let it thaw to room temperature. If making your own:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough holds together.
4. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, and cornstarch.
2. Toss well and let sit for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a large oval or rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
3. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

1. Spoon the apple mixture into the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of border.
2. Dot the apples with butter cubes.
3. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the apples, leaving the center exposed.
4. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

1. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
2. Keep an eye on the edges—if they’re browning too quickly, cover with foil.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

1. Let the pie cool slightly before slicing—it helps the filling set.
2. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

👩‍🍳 Tips for the Best “Fried Pie” Flavor

• Use tart apples for a nice balance against the sugar.
• Chill your dough thoroughly to get that flaky texture.
• Let the juices thicken in the oven—the caramelization is what gives it that fried pie illusion.
• Don’t skip the cinnamon-sugar topping! It creates that sweet crunch.

🥧 Final Thoughts

Mom’s Flat Apple Pie isn’t just a dessert—it’s a bite of nostalgia. Its simplicity, rustic charm, and deep-fried-pie taste make it a go-to for gatherings, holidays, or those spontaneous sweet cravings. Once you try it, you might never go back to traditional apple pie again.

Whether you’re baking it for family or sneaking a slice for breakfast (we won’t tell!), this is one recipe that wraps up everything we love about homemade desserts—warmth, flavor, and the magic of Mom’s kitchen.