Some recipes feel like home the moment you smell them baking. Mom’s flat apple pie is one of those.
It’s not a tall, fancy pie with crimped edges and perfect lattice. Instead, it’s a simple flat pie baked on a sheet pan:
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A thin, golden, buttery crust
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A soft, cinnamon-spiced apple filling
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A crisp, sugary top that tastes just like a classic fried apple pie
If you grew up loving fried apple pies from your mom, grandma or the bakery, this flat version gives you the same flavor and texture without deep-frying. It’s easier, cleaner, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Serve it warm, cut into squares, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – and suddenly everyone at the table understands why you say:
“Mom’s flat apple pie is the best, it tastes like fried apple pie.”
Why You’ll Love This Flat Apple Pie
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Tastes like fried pie, but baked – buttery, crisp edges and soft apple filling.
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Easy to cut and share – baked as a rectangle on a baking sheet, then sliced into bars or squares.
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Uses simple ingredients – apples, sugar, cinnamon, butter, and ready-made crust if you like.
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Perfect for holidays and Sundays – great for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or family dinners.
Ingredients
Makes 1 large flat pie (about 12–16 pieces, depending on size)
For the Crust
You can use homemade or store-bought.
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2 refrigerated pie crusts (9-inch each)
or enough homemade pie dough for a double-crust pie -
1–2 tablespoons flour for rolling
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