CHAI-SPICE APPLE PIE

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The apple pie takes on the flavors of Indian chai (tea). A blend of fennel seeds and ground cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom offers a unique and spicy rendition of this fall favorite dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch double-crust pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 recipe Pate Brisee
3 pounds pounds assorted apples, such as Macoun, Granny Smith, and Cortland
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured work surface, rollout one dough disk to a 13-inch round,about 1/8 inch thick. Brush off flour. Fitdough into a 9-inch pie plate; trim to a1/4-inch overhang. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Peel, core, and cut apples into 1/2-inchslices. In a large bowl, gently toss appleswith lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, salt,fennel, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with a bakingsheet on center rack. Arrange apple mixtureon dough; dot with butter. Roll outremaining disk as above; drape over pieplate. Trim to a 1/2-inch overhang, andfold under bottom dough; crimp with afork. Cut a 1/4-inch hole in center; makefour slits. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  • Cut dough scraps into shapes, and adhere to pie with egg white. Brush over entire pie with egg white, sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake on heated sheet until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees; continue baking until juices are bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack.

Kuenga Namgay
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the chai spice flavor.


isaac adao
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I'm not a huge fan of apple pie, but this one was really good. The chai spices made it really unique and delicious.


NAiM Pubg
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This pie is a must-try for any apple pie lover. The chai spices add a wonderful flavor.


Tegan Phillips
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This pie is amazing! The chai spices make it so unique and delicious.


Mahdi Diab
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I'm not usually a fan of apple pie, but this one was really good. The chai spices added a really nice touch.


ajijola oluwatosin
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This pie was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chai spices.


Tekaleng Erkalo
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the chai spices complement the apples.


Christine Nkirote
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this one was really good. The chai spices made it really unique and delicious.


Alikasaey Alikasaey
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This pie is a must-try for any apple pie lover. The chai spices add a wonderful depth of flavor.


Md Morad Khan
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The chai spices add a really unique and delicious flavor.


Mzukisi Lamani
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the chai spice flavor.


Ry
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I'm not a huge fan of apple pie, but this one was really good. The chai spices added a nice touch.


Pretty Mentani
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This pie was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chai spices.


Bro Yt
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This pie is amazing! The chai spices add a wonderful flavor to the apples. I will definitely be making this again.


Shriya Saud
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I love this recipe! The chai spices give the pie a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust is also perfect.


Yones Basad
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. The chai spices add a wonderful flavor to the apples. I will definitely be making this again.


Mineral Gamer
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chai spices gave it a really unique and delicious flavor.


IS Madison
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was flavorful and perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Ward
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I've made this pie twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chai spices add a unique and delicious flavor to the traditional apple pie. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Racy Bist
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This chai spice apple pie was a hit! The flavors of the chai spices and the apples blended perfectly together. The crust was flaky and golden brown. It was a perfect fall dessert.