🍎 Honeycrisp Apple Pie Recipe – The Ultimate Fall Dessert! 🥧
If you’re searching for the perfect pie to capture the essence of fall, this Honeycrisp Apple Pie is your new go-to recipe. Known for their sweet, crisp bite and subtle tartness, Honeycrisp apples are the star of this decadent dessert. Paired with a flaky homemade crust and a touch of warm cinnamon, this apple pie is incredibly flavorful, comforting, and guaranteed to wow at any gathering!
Let’s get baking!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust (makes a double 9-inch crust):
– 2½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled & cubed
– 6–8 tbsp ice-cold water
For the Apple Filling:
– 6–7 cups Honeycrisp apples (about 5–6 apples), peeled and thinly sliced
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
– ¼ tsp salt
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter, diced (to dot on top before baking)
For the Egg Wash:
– 1 egg
– 1 tbsp milk or cream
– Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Pie Crust:
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Slowly add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
– Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Filling:
– In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced Honeycrisp apples with sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and flour. Toss well to coat. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes while your oven preheats. This releases the juices and helps avoid a soggy crust.
3. Preheat the Oven:
– Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
4. Assemble the Pie:
– Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and leave about ½ inch overhang.
– Spoon the apple filling into the crust, mounding slightly in the center. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
– Roll out the second dough disc and place over the apples. Crimp the edges to seal, then cut slits for steam vents, or make a lattice top for a classic look.
– Beat the egg and milk together for the egg wash. Brush over the top crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
5. Bake:
– Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
– If the crust starts browning too quickly, tent with foil.
6. Cool and Serve:
– Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set perfectly.
🍨 Optional Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat!
📸 Don’t forget to snap a pic before you slice—this pie is almost too beautiful to eat (almost)! Tag us in your Honeycrisp pie creations and share the cozy vibes.
Happy baking! ✨
