Made in a spring form so you can pile on the apples!
Ingredients
10 inch spring form pan, buttered sides and bottom
2 prepared pie crusts, for top and bottom, store-bought or homemade (I used Trader Joe's)
5 or so large apples, peeled and sliced thin and sprinkled with lemon juice to keep from browning
Note: ( It really depends how big your apples are, I used honey crisp) use enough to really fill up your pan and over the top a bit because the apples will shrink down in the baking process).
¾ cup sugar, or more to taste
⅓ cup flour
pinch of salt
2 teaspoons, cinnamon or more to taste
unsalted butter to dot the top of the apples
1 egg yolk with 2 teaspoons water to brush over the top
Instructions
Butter the sides and bottom of your spring form pan and place it on a rimmed cookie sheet so nothing leaks out while baking.
Place your bottom crust gently into the pan pushing down on the bottom and up the sides, take your time and cover every part leaving a little overhang.
In a large bowl add the sliced apples, cinnamon, salt, sugar and flour, mix together gently and thoroughly.
Place apple mixture into the pan, then dot all over with unsalted butter.
Now place the second crust on top and crimp the edges together, then make some vent slits on top.
Now mix your egg yolk with the water and brush it all over the top of the crust.
Place into a 450F oven for 10 minutes then reduce to 350F for an hour, to an hour and 10, but ovens do vary so watch your own oven carefully.
Cool it down on a rack and don't cut into it if it's still steaming hot.
Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side..
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2026/11/3-classic-thanksgiving-dessert-pies.html