PIPPIN APPLE PIE WITH HAZELNUT CRUST

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Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Fall     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 tablespoons frozen lard or solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
3 1/2 pounds Pippin or Granny Smith apples (about 6 large), peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon (scant) ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Milk
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour and hazelnuts in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add brown sugar and salt; blend 20 seconds. Add butter and lard; using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to bowl. Add 4 tablespoons ice water; stir until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough together; divide into 2 equal pieces. Form each into ball; flatten each into disk. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill 1 hour.
  • For filling:
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Toss apples, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in large bowl. Roll out 1 dough disk on generously floured surface to 12-inch round, rotating crust often to prevent sticking. Generously flour 11- or 12-inch tart pan bottom. Slide tart pan bottom under dough round. Carefully slide dough round into 9-inch pie dish. Press crust onto bottom and up sides of dish; pinch and press to seal any cracks. Spoon filling into crust; drizzle with melted butter.
  • Roll out second dough disk on generously floured surface to 13-inch round. Slide same floured tart pan bottom under dough round. Carefully allow dough round to slide off tart pan bottom onto pie filling; pinch to seal any cracks in crust. Press top crust and bottom crust together at edge. Fold edge under; crimp decoratively. Cut X in center of top crust. Brush top crust lightly with milk. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Transfer pie to rimmed baking sheet. Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake pie 25 minutes. Cover crust edges with foil collar to prevent overbrowning; continue baking until crust is golden, apples are tender, and juices are bubbling thickly in center, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer pie to rack and cool. Serve with ice cream.

Kpeli Sarah
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I love the hazelnut crust in this pie. It adds a nice nutty flavor that complements the apples perfectly.


Mnena pepetual
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the apples are perfectly tender and sweet.


Cathal McKerr
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rodgers Lumasia
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This pie is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious.


Jennifer Conduit
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I made this pie for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Anarud Mahato
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I'm new to baking, and this recipe was easy to follow. The pie turned out great!


Tanver Rahman
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Cat s
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the pie turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried it.


hedayatullah saboori
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This pie is a bit more work than some others, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.


junaidalijunaidali junaidalijunaidali
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I'm not usually a fan of apple pie, but this one is amazing. The hazelnut crust is so good, and the apples are perfectly cooked.


mikecrakfan gaming
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This is the best apple pie I've ever had. The crust is perfect, and the apples are so tender and flavorful.


Henry Kiyingi
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I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Belal Yasin
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This pie is perfect for fall. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just right.


Vikash king
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I love the combination of apples and hazelnuts in this pie.


Shagufta Shahbaz
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The hazelnut crust is a nice touch. It adds a nutty flavor that complements the apples well.


shuman neupane
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Khusi Dipanancy
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a winner.


Precious Ivie
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This pie was a hit! The crust was flaky and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender and sweet.