Apple Walnut Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Walnut Pie

• Ground Walnuts
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• Eggs
• Optional: extra milk for brushing top crust
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted), plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
• Vanilla Extract
• ¼ teaspoon lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Pastry For Double Crust Pie
• Tart Apples
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• All Purpose Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• a pinch of salt

How to Make Apple Walnut Pie

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Make the Walnut Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup ground walnuts, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter (melted), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon lemon juice. Mix well.
3. **Assemble the Pie:** Line a 9-inch pie plate with your favorite pie crust (store-bought or homemade). Trim the edges evenly.
4. Spread the walnut mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
5. **Prepare the Apple Filling:** In a large bowl, gently toss 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples) with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
7. Add the sugar mixture to the apples and toss gently to coat.
8. Spoon the apple filling evenly over the walnut crust.
9. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces.
10. **Top the Pie:** Roll out your remaining pie crust and either place it over the filling or create a lattice top. Trim, seal, and crimp the edges.
11. Brush the top crust with a little extra milk, if desired, for a golden brown finish.
12. **Bake:** Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
13. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!