Honey Apple Pie Recipe

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It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is getting colder, and it’s finally time to break out the pumpkin spice. Oh, and did I mention apple pie? Apple pie is one of my favorite things about fall. There’s just something about the combination of apples and cinnamon that screams comfort food. And this honey apple pie is no exception. It’s got all the deliciousness of a classic apple pie, with a touch of sweetness from the honey. So, if you’re looking for a little taste of autumn, be sure to give this recipe a try!

This Honey Apple Pie Recipe is a great option for your Thanksgiving table this year. This post will provide you with all the tools you need to make your apple pie the star of your holiday desserts!

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Ingredients

• 2  nine-inch pie crusts
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 5 medium honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
• ⅓ cup honey

Egg wash

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Press crust dough (just one of them!) into the pie dish.
3. Layer the apples inside the pie crust.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar and the cinnamon on top of the apples. Gently stir to spread the coating around a little bit.
5. Drizzle the honey over the apples.
6. Cut the second pie crust into strips. Weave the strips over and under to create a lattice top.
7. Whisk together the egg yolk and water. Brush the egg wash over the lattice crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 
8. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then lower the heat to 350°F and bake for 45-50 minutes. 
9. Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours. The filling will thicken as it cools.
10. Served best the next day!

Must-Read Tips

1. Sweat your apple slices before using them in the pie filling. This will prevent a runny filling and a soggy crust bottom! Read this post to learn how.
2. Using store-bought pie crust dough is fine. But if you want to make your own, here are my favorite recipes by comfort level with making pie crusts: 

• Total Novice: No Rolling Press-in-the-Pan Pie Crust*
• Beginner: Easiest All-Butter Pie Crust
• Intermediate: Buttermilk Pastry Pie Crust
• Experienced: Classic 2-Pie Crust Recipe

*You’ll need to turn this recipe into a Dutch Apple Pie if you opt to use the Press-in-the-Pan pie crust, since this recipe does not make dough that rolls out easily.

Have no fear– it’s easy! Simply replace the second crust that goes on top with a yummy crumble (use the crumble from this recipe) and adjust the baking time and temperature to: 60 minutes at 350°F. Place foil over the crumble topping if it gets too brown during baking.

– If you don’t have brown sugar, you could substitute the same amount of honey or maple syrup instead. I haven’t tested it, but I think date syrup would also be a great option for this recipe!

– For vegan version: Just use the same amount of applesauce in place of the butter and skip the egg wash.

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what dessert you’re going to bring to the table. This Honey Apple Pie Recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends! The best part is that this recipe is really easy to follow, so you can focus on spending time with your loved ones instead of in the kitchen. Have you tried this recipe yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!