Classic apple pie is one of the most popular desserts in America and the historic recipe at legendary Lou's has a huge fanbase. Standing some five inches (almost 13cm) tall, it's dubbed the 'Mile High Apple Pie' and features thick, buttery pastry crammed full of apples, sugar and cinnamon. Unsurprisingly, this particular pie has been a crowd-pleaser since the 1940s, when Lou Bressett first opened his beloved diner.

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