Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of autumn with our delectable Apple Ginger Pie with Walnut Pastry, a symphony of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. This exceptional pie features a flaky, buttery walnut pastry crust that encases a generous filling of tender apples, aromatic ginger, and a hint of spices. Experience the perfect balance of flavors in every bite, as the sweetness of the apples harmonizes with the zesty ginger and the warmth of the walnuts. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures a perfectly baked pie that will impress your family and friends. Additionally, discover variations such as the gluten-free and vegan options, allowing everyone to savor this delightful treat. Embrace the joy of baking with our Apple Ginger Pie with Walnut Pastry, a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the essence of fall.
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APPLE GINGER PIE
Ginger in the crust, filling and streusel adds an unexpected flavor to classic apple pie. Serve warm with melty ice cream for a special treat!
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Fruit Apple Apple Sweet Baking Creating New Traditions Fruit Pie Dessert Pie Dessert
Time 1h1m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Combine all crust ingredients except 1/3 cup butter and water in bowl. Cut in 1/3 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough water with fork just until moistened.
- Shape dough into a ball; flatten slightly. Roll out on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle. Fold into quarters. Place dough into ungreased 9-inch pie pan; unfold dough, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Crimp or flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Combine all filling ingredients except apples in bowl. Add apples; toss lightly to coat. Spoon apple mixture into prepared crust.
- Combine all streusel ingredients except 1/4 cup butter in bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup butter using pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle evenly over filling. Cover edge of crust with 2-inch strip aluminum foil.
- Bake 30 minutes; remove foil. Continue baking 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and juice begins to bubble through streusel. Cool 1 hour.
- Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 160 milligrams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 3 grams
CANDIED GINGER APPLE PIE
Steps:
- For the crust: Put the flour, sugar and salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the pastry blade and pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse a few times until the mixture resembles fine gravel. Add 1/4 cup ice water a few tablespoons at a time until the dough comes together and forms a ball. Remove from the food processor, divide in two and form each piece into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cornstarch, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla bean paste and salt.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and remove one of the disks of dough from the refrigerator. If necessary, leave to soften for 10 minutes or so. On a floured surface, roll out the disk into a 12-inch round about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish and gently press into place, eliminating any air pockets. Trim the dough overhang to 1/2 inch.
- On a floured surface, roll the second disk into a 12-inch round about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the apple filling to the dough-lined dish. On top of the filling, add the second crust, allowing each to overhang by 1/2 inch. Fold the top crust edges over the overhang of the bottom crust and crimp the edges to seal. Cut six slits into the top crust.
- Beat the egg with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Using a pastry brush, lightly paint the crust with the egg. Using aluminum foil, make a "collar" around the edges of the pie to prevent it from browning too quickly.
- Bake 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 1 hour. (Remove the foil collar for the last 10 to 15 minutes.)
- Transfer the pie to a rack and cool completely.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
APPLE WALNUT PIE
My family is fond of any treat featuring apples, but this pie is the one they like best. Unlike some fruit pies, this crust doesn't become soggy, thanks to the addition of ground walnuts. Everyone agrees the flavor of nuts pairs well with apples in this fall favorite. -Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar, egg, milk, 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Spread nut mixture over crust., In a large bowl, toss apples with remaining lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; toss with apples. Spoon over the nut mixture; dot with remaining butter., Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush top with a additional milk if desired. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE PIE WITH WALNUT STREUSEL
Steps:
- To make pastry dough:
- In a large bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse together flour, sugar, salt, and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water and toss with a fork or pulse until incorporated. Add enough remaining ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing or pulsing to incorporate, until mixture begins to form a dough. On a work surface smear dough in 3 or 4 forward motions with heel of hand to slightly develop gluten in flour and make dough easier to work with. Form dough into a ball and flatten to form a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.
- To make topping:
- In a small bowl with your fingertips blend butter, brown sugar, and flour until smooth and blend in nuts. Chill topping, covered.
- To make filling:
- Peel and core apples. Cut apples into 1/2-inch wedges and in a bowl toss with remaining filling ingredients to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 15-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) and fold into quarters for ease of handling. Unfold dough in a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 10-inch deep-dish (1 1/2-quart) pie plate, easing to fit and letting dough overhang rim of skillet or pie plate. Spoon filling into shell and fold pastry overhang over filling, leaving center uncovered. Bake pie in middle of oven 1 hour (pie will not be completely cooked) and remove from oven.
- Crumble topping over center of pie, breaking up any large chunks. Brush crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake pie in middle of oven 30 minutes more, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling. Cool pie on a rack.
- Serve pie warm or at room temperature with ice cream.
- Make Sour Cream Ice Cream:
- In a heavy saucepan combine half-and-half, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla bean and bring just to a boil. Remove pan from heat. In a bowl whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar and add hot half-and-half mixture in a stream, whisking. Return custard to pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until 170°F. on a candy thermometer.
- Remove pan form heat. Scrape seeds form vanilla bean into custard and discard pod. Stir sour cream into custard until combined well and strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Chill custard until cold and feeze in an ice-cream maker. Makes about 1 quart.
WALNUT APPLE PIE
Adding walnuts gives a slight twist to traditional apple pie recipes and adds a unique flavor we really enjoy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugars, nuts, tapioca, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apples and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes., Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge. Add apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Cover edges loosely with foil. , Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is bubbly. cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for a tart-sweet balance.
- Peel and slice the apples thinly and evenly for a uniform texture.
- Sauté the apples in butter with sugar, cinnamon, and ginger until they are softened and caramelized.
- Make sure the walnut pastry is well chilled before rolling and baking. This will prevent the pastry from becoming too greasy.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash before baking to help them brown and seal.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
This apple ginger pie with walnut pastry is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart apples, sweet ginger, and nutty walnuts creates a complex and flavorful pie that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious and beautiful pie.
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