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Pecan-Streusel Lattice Apple Pie
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over 5 hrs
ingredients
flour, for work surface
2 1/2 pounds baking apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
PERFECT PIE CRUST
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
directions
On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pie-crust disk into a 14-inch round. Fold in half and transfer to a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate. Unfold dough and gently lift into place. Trim edges to a 1/2-inch overhang and transfer to freezer.
For apple filling, peel, core and cut apples into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large bowl, gently toss together apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, the ginger and nutmeg.
In another bowl, combine nuts, butter, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
Fill crust with half of the apples, evenly sprinkle with nut mixture and top with remaining apples. Freeze while making lattice top.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F and place rack in lower third.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining disk into a 14-inch round. Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut into eight l-inch-wide strips.
Vertically arrange half of strips over filling. Horizontally weave in remaining strips, gently lifting vertical strips. Adhere to bottom crust with some water; trim and crimp.
Beat egg with 1 tbsp water; brush over lattice. Generously sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake on a baking sheet for 25 minutes. Reduce oven to 375 degrees F and bake until apples are tender (test by piercing with a paring knife) and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour 15 minutes. If crust browns too quickly, cover with foil.
Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool at least 1 1/2 hours before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
For Crust: In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until largest pieces are the size of peas.
In a cup, combine water and vinegar; drizzle, a little at a time (just using amount needed), while pulsing, into flour mixture until a dough just starts to form (mixture will appear dry but will form a soft dough when pressed with fingers). If dough still crumbles, pulse in a little more water mixture.
Turn dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and quickly form a ball by gathering together and pressing with hands. Halve and wrap each piece in plastic wrap, pressing to flatten into disks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
NOTE: This can be made ahead. Place wrapped disks in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 2 months. Put in refrigerator at least 5 hours.
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nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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