Description
This Shredded Apple Pie is a delicious twist on traditional apple pie, featuring grated Red Delicious apples combined with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling baked in a flaky deep-dish pie shell. The pie is easy to prepare and yields a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for warm servings with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Tiny pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large Red Delicious apples, peeled and grated (about 3 cups grated)
Crust
- 1 unbaked frozen deep-dish pie shell (such as Marie Callender’s)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and apples: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). After peeling and grating the apples, squeeze out any excess liquid to prevent soggy filling.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, softened butter, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and eggs using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
- Combine apples and pour into crust: Gently fold the shredded apples into the batter. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell, spreading it out evenly. Place the pie on a large cookie sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Bake the pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Begin checking at 50 minutes by gently shaking the pie; the center should be set and not jiggly.
- Cool and serve: Carefully remove the pie from the oven and let it cool and rest for 1 hour. Serve each warm slice with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess liquid from the grated apples to avoid a soggy filling.
- Using a large cookie sheet under the pie helps catch any overflow and keeps your oven clean.
- Letting the pie rest before serving helps the filling to set fully for cleaner slices.
- Red Delicious apples are preferred for their sweetness and texture, but you can substitute with other sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Gala.
- Serving warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce enhances the flavor experience.
