Description
Mile-High Apple Pie is a delightful dessert that combines sweet and tart apples nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, creating a stunning centerpiece for any occasion. This pie not only impresses with its towering height but also fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 pre-made pie crusts (or homemade)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well coated.
- Roll out one pie crust on a floured surface and place it into a pie dish with some overhang.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture, mounding it high.
- Dot the filling with pieces of butter and cover with the second rolled-out crust. Seal edges by crimping and cut slits for ventilation.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg