Mile-High Apple Pie Recipe
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Mile-High Apple Pie

By: Tiffany 
"If you've ever prayed for an apple pie recipe with a substantial, luscious, juicy apple filling, but without a flood of juice when you cut it, then this tall, majestic creation is for you. Potato starch keeps the filling inside the pie where it belongs, but without the chalky, pasty texture often caused by using flour. The juices here are thick and clear, without that thick, sticky 'supermarket' feel. They coat the apple slices lightly and beautifully with no soupiness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
4 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 large Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/8 inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons potato starch
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 10-inch double crust pie
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Position an oven rack in the lower part of the oven and place a baking stone on it.
  2. Place the apples into a large mixing bowl, and toss with the lemon juice.
  3. Stir the potato starch, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  4. Roll out half of the pie crust pastry on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 10 inch pie plate. Pile half the apples into the crust, and dot with half of the butter. Sprinkle half of the potato starch-cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples. Pile the remaining apples into the pie plate. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture. Roll out the remaining pie crust pastry, and place carefully over the apples. Pinch and crimp the edges to seal the crusts. Use a fork to poke holes in the top crust in a few places. Brush the top crust with milk, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  5. Place the pie in the preheated oven on the baking stone. Immediately lower the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 60 minutes. Check half way through the baking time, and cover the edges with aluminum foil for the last 30 minutes if necessary to prevent over-browning. Cool 3 hours on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 307 | Total Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Strutts Wife   view full review
Wow wow and double wow!! I can't believe how AWESOME this recipe is! I took it to a church...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by DONNACLARK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was sooooooo yummy! This was my first ever apple pie. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by ALIA_26 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe yesterday to have for dessert. This was a great apple pie. I did substitute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Grill Sergeant   view full review
Wow...what an awesome Apple Pie! I was craving a little piece of America for my 32nd Birthday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by SilverNBlack   view full review
This is very good...I made a couple of changes though. I used 1/2 cup white and 1/2 cup brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by PIEGUYY   view full review
Great Pie! It was quite easy to make and it tasted great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by DML0322 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Outstanding!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by Tara Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Coming from a person that does not care for apple pie very much....This was..Perfect as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by Nusha   view full review
I have never made apple pie but my son have us read every night this hand me down book every...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Godiva Goddess   view full review
mmmm yummy!

 

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