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Apple pecan pie

Apple pecan pie

Apple pecan pie combines the spiced sweetness of apples with the rich, caramelized crunch of pecans, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With a buttery crust and a warm, gooey filling, this dessert is an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping:
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour unbleached
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • Filling:
  • 2 ¾ pounds Granny Smith apples about 5 to 6, peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch wedges
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour unbleached
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Roll out dough and transfer to pie plate:
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
Trim edges and create a double layer:
  1. Trim the dough edges, leaving about a ½-inch overhang. Fold the edges of the dough under itself so that it is flush with the edge of the pie plate.
Crimp edges and chill the crust:
  1. Use your fingers, a fork, or a spoon to crimp the edges of the dough. Place the pie in the refrigerator to firm up, about 30 minutes. During this time, prepare the crumb topping.
Prepare the crumb topping:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, pecans, brown sugar, and salt. Use your fingers to incorporate the cold butter into the mixture until it forms clumps and no dry flour remains. Press the mixture into the bottom of the bowl and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
Prepare the filling:
  1. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices and chopped pecans with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated. Stir together the lemon juice and vanilla, then drizzle over the apple mixture and toss to combine.
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet; add filling and topping to crust:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F, with racks positioned in the middle and lower thirds. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place it on the lower rack. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust. Break the crumb topping into large pieces and evenly sprinkle it over the filling.
Bake and cool:
  1. Bake the pie on the center rack for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours, until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. (If the crust and topping brown too quickly, tent with foil.) Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.