Warming up for the Season

Servings: 8-10 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

When autumn arrives and temperatures drop, it's time for warm, gooey fruit pies fresh from the oven! This deep dish apple pie uses vanilla and caramel balsamic vinegars to bring out the essence of the fruit without being overpowering. The best part? No bottom crust needed since it's baked in a deep dish.

This recipe is perfect for those who aren't expert bakers - it's straightforward and forgiving. The balsamic vinegars replace some of the sugar while adding depth and complexity to the traditional apple pie flavor. Serve warm with your favorite ice cream for the ultimate autumn dessert.

Filling Ingredients

• 5 large apples, cored and sliced into ¼ inch pieces
• ½ cup cane sugar
• 3 tbsp vanilla balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp caramel balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp allspice
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Topping Ingredients

• 1 cup cane sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp caramel balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp pink salt

Directions

Prepare the Filling:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Core and slice apples into ¼ inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
3. Mix sugar, vanilla balsamic, caramel balsamic, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice into the bowl. Mix well to coat all apples.
4. Add flour and melted butter and mix well.
5. Pour mixture into a lightly greased deep-sided baking dish. Set aside.

Make the Topping:

1. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until well blended.
2. Add vanilla and caramel balsamic vinegars.
3. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat until creamy smooth.
4. The mixture will be thick and gooey - spread it over the apples as evenly as possible.

Bake:

1. Bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
2. Let cool slightly before serving.

To Serve

Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for the perfect autumn dessert!