A pie with walnuts and honey apples sounds absolutely delightful! Here's a simple recipe you can follow to make a delicious walnut and honey apple pie:
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
For the Filling:
- 4-5 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour and sugar. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and pulse to combine. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to come together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together. Form it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with honey, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well coated.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Gently transfer it to the pan and trim any excess dough.
- Pour the apple mixture into the crust and spread it evenly.
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Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with granulated sugar and chopped walnuts.
- Sprinkle the walnut mixture over the top of the pie.
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Bake:
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before serving. This helps the filling set up a bit.
Enjoy your homemade walnut and honey apple pie! It’s great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
