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Mom’s Flat Apple Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large sheet pie (serves 8-10 slices) 1x

Description

Mom’s Flat Apple Pie is a classic homemade dessert featuring a flaky crust layered with crispy Corn Flakes, tart Granny Smith apples, and a cinnamon-sugar blend, finished with a delicate vanilla glaze. This sheet-style pie offers a perfect balance of crunchy texture and sweet-tart flavor, baked to golden perfection and crowned with a thin, sweet frosting drizzle.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 3 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk plus enough milk to make 1 cup of liquid

Filling

  • 2–3 handfuls Corn Flakes
  • 10 Granny Smith apples, sliced and cored
  • 4–8 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Thin Frosting

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 dashes vanilla extract
  • Milk, enough to make a thin frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and shortening. Add the egg yolk and enough milk to total 1 cup of liquid. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Roll out dough: Divide the dough in half and roll out one half to fit a cookie sheet or baking pan evenly.
  3. Add Corn Flakes: Sprinkle 2 to 3 handfuls of Corn Flakes over the rolled-out dough, creating a crunchy base layer.
  4. Arrange apples: Place the sliced and cored Granny Smith apples evenly on top of the Corn Flakes layer.
  5. Add sugar and cinnamon: Mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle this evenly over the apple layer. Dot the apples with cubed butter for richness.
  6. Top the pie: Roll out the remaining dough half to cover the apples and Corn Flakes, sealing the edges.
  7. Apply egg wash: Beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon sugar and brush this mixture over the top crust. Cut a few small slits in the crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  8. Bake: Place the pie in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and cooked through.
  9. Prepare thin frosting: While the pie is still hot, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to create a thin frosting. Drizzle this over the warm pie for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firmness, which holds up well during baking.
  • The Corn Flakes create a unique crunchy barrier that absorbs excess moisture, keeping the crust crisp.
  • Adjust the amount of butter and sugar to your taste preferences or for a richer pie.
  • Make slits in the top crust to prevent the pie from bubbling over or becoming soggy.
  • The thin frosting adds a lovely sweet glaze but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple pie, flat apple pie, Granny Smith apples, Corn Flakes pie, homemade pie, classic dessert, cinnamon apple pie, sheet pie

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