For the honeyed pecan crumble: ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsp honey 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions 1. Make the crust: In a food processor or by hand, pulse/mix flour and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until pea-sized crumbs form. Drizzle in ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the dough just holds together (don't overmix). Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 15 minutes. 2. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to a 12- inch circle. Gently transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing into the bottom and sides. Trim excess, leaving a ½-inch overhang, and crimp edges if desired. Chill the shell while prepping the filling. 3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, lemon juice, and salt until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to release juices, then pile into the chilled crust. 4. Mix the crumble: In a medium bowl, stir oats, pecans, flour, brown sugar, honey, melted butter, and ginger until crumbly (it should clump lightly). 5. Assemble and bake: Sprinkle crumble evenly over the apples. Place pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips). Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the crust is golden, apples are bubbling, and the crumble is toasted. If the edges brown too fast, tent with foil after 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack at least 1 hour before slicing— hot pie is messy! Tips for Thanksgiving Success Make-ahead: Assemble and bake up to 1 day ahead; reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes. Serving idea: Top slices with a dollop of whipped cream spiked with a splash of bourbon for extra festivity. Why it's simple: One crust means less rolling and fuss. The orange zest adds a fresh pop without overpowering the cozy apple-spice vibe.
Apple Pie with Honeyed Pecan Crumble This original take on apple pie swaps the traditional double crust for a buttery, flaky bottom crust topped with a crunchy honey-pecan crumble. It's infused with warm fall spices and a hint of fresh orange zest for a bright, Thanksgiving-worthy twist that cuts through the richness. No fancy techniques; just mix, layer, and bake. Serves 8; prep time ~20 minutes, bake time ~50 minutes. Ingredients For the crust (single layer, bottom only): 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed 3–4 tbsp ice water For the apple filling: 6 medium Granny Smith apples (about 2 ½ lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼- inch thick ½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tbsp) 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt
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