Fall
Almond Apple Pie
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18 Reviews
sreilley
September 26, 2023
This pie was delicious.
I used this all butter pie crust recipe https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/448-pie-crust
I love the addition of the almond paste for that element of flavor, and it did keep the bottom crust from getting soggy. But I felt using a whole 7oz overpowered the pie. Next time I make this I would roll out as thin a layer of almond paste as possible and use that, maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of what the recipe called for.
This could be personal preference, but it also seemed like a lot of melted butter to pour over the top of the apples. Mine actually clumped into chunks after baking (this could also be cause I took out a piece of pie 30 min after baking, and then put the pie in the fridge maybe an hour after).
I'll definitely make this pie again, just with less almond paste and less melted butter next time!
I used this all butter pie crust recipe https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/448-pie-crust
I love the addition of the almond paste for that element of flavor, and it did keep the bottom crust from getting soggy. But I felt using a whole 7oz overpowered the pie. Next time I make this I would roll out as thin a layer of almond paste as possible and use that, maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of what the recipe called for.
This could be personal preference, but it also seemed like a lot of melted butter to pour over the top of the apples. Mine actually clumped into chunks after baking (this could also be cause I took out a piece of pie 30 min after baking, and then put the pie in the fridge maybe an hour after).
I'll definitely make this pie again, just with less almond paste and less melted butter next time!
Jennifer
November 19, 2018
I followed this recipe exactly and it came out perfectly! I also ended up making my own almond paste and it was worth the trouble. I'm excited to make this again for Thanksgiving as my husband LOVED it...and he's a hard one to please!
Elaine S.
November 9, 2017
This is off topic but perhaps I can get some help. A while ago, there was an article in Food52 comparing different pie crusts. eg Simply Recipes vs CI.
Can anyone tell me how to find it?
Can anyone tell me how to find it?
Posie (.
November 9, 2017
https://food52.com/blog/20019-we-tested-5-pie-crusts-to-find-the-easiest-flakiest-best-tasting
Riddley G.
November 8, 2017
This is seriously one of the best apple pies I've ever made. The almond paste layer adds wonderful richness.
Lisa K.
October 30, 2016
What apples do you use? My mother (who made the BEST apple pie) always used something called Greenings when we lived in NY but in the Midwest I don't see them. There are so many new varieties out there now, it's hard to know what to use for the best results of tart/sweet and firm/tender.
em-i-lis
October 26, 2016
Y'all, this pie is deelish! I made it today using an oil-based crust (my favorite) rather than a butter one, but otherwise followed the recipe to a tee. I love, love the almond paste in concert with the apples, nutmeg and cinnamon. Have mercy! Great recipe!
em-i-lis
February 9, 2019
Of course!! :)
http://www.em-i-lis.com/recipes/category/pie-crust-stir-and-roll
http://www.em-i-lis.com/recipes/category/pie-crust-stir-and-roll
Layla97
May 18, 2021
Hi Em-i-lis! I also have an indestructible pie crust recipe that uses an egg and butter flavored shortening. I will certainly try yours as well! Went to your site and not only loved your recipes but your blog and political slant. So glad I went to your link!
em-i-lis
May 18, 2021
Hi Layla, you are so lovely! Thank you for bringing such a smile to my face today. :)
AntoniaJames
May 19, 2021
Em-i-lis, I just looked at your oil-based crust. it's a lot like my mother's time-honored recipe which has you whip water into shortening (it can be done, but I can speak from experience that it teaches young children - that was me - the virtues of patience) and then add the flour and salt. I haven't made that crust for years. I'm inspired to try yours! Having not grown up with butter-heavy crusts, I often find them too rich, and a bit distracting, frankly, from the pie's filling. Stay well. ;o)
em-i-lis
May 20, 2021
I agree completely, AJ. I like butter crusts for savory pies but not for sweet ones!
Rhiannon C.
October 26, 2016
I can't imagine almond paste being very roll-able?
Kate
January 31, 2018
Does the almond-paste layer cover only the bottom of the pie or does it cover the entire bottom crust (bottom and sides)? Thanks!
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