Shredded Apple Pie
Delicious Shredded Apple Pie that melts in your mouth! Serve with caramel and vanilla ice cream for the best fall or Thanksgiving dessert.
I received special permission to post this recipe on my blog, so you all should feel pretty special right now! This is, without a doubt, the best apple pie you will ever eat. Period. This delicious Shredded Apple Pie was served at the best restaurant here in Southern Utah, Rococo’s Steakhouse. I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about it before. I worked there throughout high school, and the owners, the Sullivan family, are my family’s long-time friends.
SHREDDED APPLE PIE
Instead of diced apples, like most apple pies have in them, the apples in this pie are shredded with a cheese grater. It makes every bite so soft, and almost melts in your mouth. We would warm up each piece and drizzle the tops with caramel sauce and have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. It is incredible!
Shredded Apple Pie was one of the most requested desserts up there. I say ‘up there’ because Rococo sat on top of the black hill, overlooking our beautiful city. The view was amazing, especially at night when all the city lights were on. Customers would always request window tables so they could enjoy the view while they ate. There are so many reasons I miss that place and am still so sad it closed its doors.
For that reason, I am SO happy I wrote down the recipe one night at work. I made this at home the first Thanksgiving Kale and I were married, and have made it every year since. It’s become a Thanksgiving tradition at our house. This is the kind of recipe I will pass on to my kids, and I hope that they will pass it on to their children. It is that good! Enjoy it at Thanksgiving, celebrate with it on the Fourth of July, or serve it for any special occasion; this pie is a classic that never gets old.
Find my expert tips on how to make a homemade apple pie below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram or Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Shredded Apple Pie Recipe:
- Unique Twist On A Classic: Instead of sliced apples, this pie uses grated apples, creating a soft, tender filling with incredible texture in every bite. This elevates the traditional apple pie in every way!
- Perfectly Spiced: A blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and just a pinch of salt brings out the natural sweetness of the apples without overpowering them.
- Rich & Comforting: With butter, sugar, and eggs baked into the filling, the pie develops a custard-like richness that pairs beautifully with the shredded fruit.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples and fresh apples, this recipe comes together easily without complicated steps.
- Crowd-pleasing Finish: Served warm with ice cream and a drizzle of caramel, it’s a cozy, fall-inspired dessert that feels both rustic and indulgent.
- Holiday-Ready Dessert: This apple pie recipe is perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any time of year you are craving this comforting favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- tiny pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large Red Delicious Apples, peeled then grated with a cheese grater (about 3 cups of grated apple)
- 1 Unbaked frozen deep-dish pie shell (I like to use Marie Callender’s frozen deep dish pie shells)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (*After you grate the apples, squeeze out any excess liquid they create).
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and eggs with an electric hand mixer on medium speed. Beat until combined.
Fold in the shredded apples. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell and spread out evenly. Place pie on a large cookie sheet.
Bake pie for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until center is set. (Start to check it at the 50 minute mark.)
Carefully remove from oven. Let pie cool and rest 1 hour before serving. Serve each slice of pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Enjoy!
Servings
Serves 8 total.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover shredded apple pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To keep it fresh, wrap the pie tightly with plastic wrap or place slices in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can freeze the pie (whole or sliced) for up to 2 months. Just be sure to wrap it well in foil and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat, warm individual slices in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or place the whole pie in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes until heated through. Serve warm with ice cream or caramel for that fresh-baked taste.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Apple Pie:
- Soften The Butter First: Make sure your butter is softened (not melted) so it creams smoothly with the sugar and eggs, giving the filling its rich, custardy texture.
- Grate Apples Evenly: Use the large holes on a box grater for consistent shreds. This helps the apples bake evenly into the filling.
- Squeeze Out Excess Liquid: After shredding, press the apples gently with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove extra juice—this keeps the pie from being watery.
- Don’t Overmix: Fold the grated apples in gently so they keep their texture and don’t turn mushy.
- Use A Quality Pie Shell: A sturdy deep-dish shell (like Marie Callender’s) holds the custard filling well and bakes up golden without collapsing.
- Bake On A Cookie Sheet: It prevents oven messes in case of overflow and makes moving the pie easier.
- Cool Before Serving: Resting for at least an hour allows the custard to firm up, giving you clean, beautiful slices.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Absolutely! Yes! While Red Delicious are naturally sweet and soft, you can mix in tart apples like Granny Smith for added flavor and balance. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples work well. For a balanced flavor, consider mixing a sweet apple with a tart one.
Peeling is recommended for a smooth filling, but leaving the skins on is fine if you prefer a more rustic texture. The pie will be slightly firmer with the skins left on.
After grating the apples, squeeze out any excess liquid before folding them into the filling. This ensures a custardy, not soggy, pie.
Yes! You can assemble the pie and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. For longer storage, bake, cool completely, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Absolutely. A deep-dish shell works best to hold the custard-like filling. You can pre-bake slightly if you want extra crispiness.
Start checking at 50 minutes. The pie is done when the center is set and doesn’t jiggle significantly. Overbaking can dry it out.
Yes, but it’s best served warm with ice cream or caramel sauce. Cold slices will be firmer and less custardy.
You can! A dash of nutmeg, ginger, or a splash of bourbon can complement the apples nicely without overwhelming the classic flavor.
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Shredded Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- tiny pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large Red Delicious Apples, peeled then grated with a cheese grater (about 3 cups of grated apple)
- 1 Unbaked frozen deep-dish pie shell I like to use Marie Callenders frozen deep dish pie shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (*After you grate the apples, squeeze out any excess liquid they create.)
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and eggs with an electric hand mixer on medium speed. Beat until combined.
- Fold in the shredded apples. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell and spread out evenly. Place pie on a large cookie sheet.
- Bake pie for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until center is set. (Start to check it at the 50 minute mark.)
- Carefully remove from oven. Let pie cool and rest 1 hour before serving. Serve each slice of pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
*Recipe updated 7/10/25: Please note, I increased sugar to 1 cup and grated apple to 3 cups. The previous recipe had 3/4 cups of sugar and 2 1/2 cups of grated apple.
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This was simply A-mazing. I used a mixture of sweet-tart apples and the Marie Calendar’s crust. It’s a new family favorite; thank you!
I had bags and bags of leftover apple slices left over from my daughters flag football game. They were too small to hold to shredder so I used a paring knife to remove the skin and chopped them finely, other than that, followed recipe. **fingers crossed”…..it’s in the oven now!! Smells amazing!
My Grandmother made grated apple pie as the norm and the grated apples always needed a light squeeze to make sure everything didn’t end up soggy. Big plus is you get a small glass of fresh squeezed apple juice. it makes a difference.
This is a wonerful recipe. I cut the sugar in half. Prebaked my pie shell then baked the filled pie in my french oven air fryer – 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Came out perfect!
I was excited to find this recipe of your blog. We always loved to eat at Rococos and have this pie for dessert. I finally made it tonight and even my daughter who doesn’t like fruit loved this pie. Thanks for sharing this on your blog!
Do you have to use a frozen pie crust?
You can use any pie crust! A homemade fresh pie crust would be the absolute best. 🙂 I just like to use the frozen for convenience.
My husband loves pies. What he doesn’t like about apple pie is the chunks or slices that never bake evenly. I am not a fan of pies. But we both love this shredded apple pie!
I’ve now made it for the past few years and everyone who’s tasted it agrees.
I use whatever apples i have in the house and all have worked perfectly.
I must eat gluten free and use a frozen gf pie crust. No one can tell the difference.
Thank you for this recipe!
I came upon this recipe while looking for something different. I couldn’t imagine how it might turn out-and now have made it over and over again-it is out of this world delicious–not sure why-maybe it is magical-or the shredded apples. Thanks so much.
Made this today. Perfect! The directions were easy to follow. My husband had 2 slices! Thank you for sharing.