🍏🥧 Forget fussy lattice crusts—this “flat” apple pie is all about buttery, caramelized apples piled onto a single flaky crust, baked until golden and bubbling. It’s easier than traditional pie but just as delicious, with extra crispy edges and tender spiced apples in every bite.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No top crust to fuss with – Just roll, fill, and bake!
✔ Extra caramelized apples – More surface area = deeper flavor
✔ Perfect for beginners – Less stress, same amazing taste
✔ Great for crowds – Cut into squares for easy serving
📝 Ingredients
. For the Crust
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold butter, cubed
4-6 tbsp ice water
. For the Apple Filling
6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix)
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
2 tbsp butter, diced
For Topping (Optional)
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
