Bourbon and maple syrup add layered fall flavors to this homemade pie recipe.
Try it is a change-up from your usual apple pie at Thanksgiving.
kosher salt, and 1 1/2 to 3 Tbsp.
Credit: Jacob Fox
granulated sugar (if using).
Add butter all at once; pulse to break up and distribute it through the flour.
(It’s OK if the mixture isn’t uniform.)
Add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour; pulse two to three more times.
Turn the mixture out into a large bowl; sprinkle with 3 to 4 Tbsp.
Divide dough into three equal pieces and form into disks; wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
Let dough warm up a bit on the counter while you make the filling.
For filling: In a very large bowl combine the remaining 3 Tbsp.
flour, the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp.
Add apples and toss to coat.
Add maple syrup, lemon juice, and bourbon (if using).
Mix until apples are coated.
Roll out one portion of dough into a 13-inch circle; place in a 9-inch pie plate.
Pour apple filling into shell; dot top of filling with the 1 Tbsp.
Place strips on top of pie so top is covered.
Repeat the same rolling and cutting with third portion of dough.
Weave lattice with remaining strips, grouping three strips together as if they were one.
Trim extra dough and finish with crimping a decorative edge.
Chill pie while oven preheats.
Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
Preheat oven to 425F.
Carefully line preheated baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; place pie on top.
Turn oven down to 375F.
For egg wash, in a small bowl beat together egg white and 1 Tbsp.
Place pie back in the oven; bake 20 minutes more.
Let pie cool at least 1 hour.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
