Apple season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious homemade apple pie! I have two fantastic recipes to share with you today, both with their own unique twist. Whether you’re looking for a traditional pie with a honey roasted twist or a vegan option, I’ve got you covered.
First up is the Honey Roasted Apple Pie recipe. Let’s start with the crust:
Crust Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 2-3 tbsp ice water
Begin by combining the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired size. Place in a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
Now, let’s move on to the filling:
Filling Ingredients
– 6 cups thinly sliced apples
– 1/3 cup honey
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Combine the sliced apples, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
Bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the honey glaze:
Honey Glaze Ingredients
– 1/3 cup honey
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in the honey and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.
After 30 minutes, remove the pie from the oven and brush the honey glaze over the top of the apples. Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
This Honey Roasted Apple Pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a gooey center and crispy crust. Your friends and family will be begging for seconds!
Now, for those of you who are looking for a vegan option, check out this recipe for a Vegan Apple Pie:
Crust Ingredients
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, cold and cubed
– 3-4 tbsp ice water
Begin by combining the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired size. Place in a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
Let’s move on to the filling:
Filling Ingredients
– 6 cups thinly sliced apples
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Combine the sliced apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the apple mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
Bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the vegan crumb topping:
Vegan Crumb Topping Ingredients
– 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Combine the melted vegan butter, flour, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix until crumbly.
After 30 minutes, remove the pie from the oven and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the apples. Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
This Vegan Apple Pie is just as delicious as the traditional version, with a sweet and crunchy topping that will leave you wanting more.
Whichever pie you choose, be sure to enjoy it with a tall glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Happy baking!
