Classic Apple Pie

When making pies, I like to prep my fillings first so that when the crust is done, it can go into the oven more quickly. I usually peel and cut up my apples first, put them in a bowl, coat the slices in the lemon juice, cover the bowl and set aside. You can also do this step after making your crust if you prefer.

Prep your crust dough. In a food processor, or in a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and powdered honey. Add your butter and pulse until your mixture combines into pea size pieces. Add 4-5 tablespoons cold water in between pulsing and continue until just combined. Add more water if needed. If using a large bowl to make the dough, cut in your butter until pea size chunks form and add water until it’s all combined. Add more water if dough is a little dry. The dough should hold together but not be super sticky.

On a floured work surface, divide your dough into 2 equal parts. Roll out the first half of the dough into a 1/8-1/4 inch thick circle. Transfer to a greased pie pan. Roll the other half of the dough to the same thickness. This is the top of your pie to be used after you fill your shell with the apple filling. You can leave the dough in a circle, cut out strips to form a lattice top or use cookie cutters to cut out shapes to cover your pie. Whichever way you prefer, cover the 2 pieces with plastic wrap and set in the freezer to keep cold.

Preheat your oven to 400 F.

Next, start on your filling. In your bowl with your sliced apples, add the lemon juice, if you haven’t already, the coconut sugar, honey or agave, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add flour or agave inulin and mix until all of the apples are nicely coated. Pour your filling into your pie crust. Top your pie with the remaining dough and/or cutouts. If you decide to leave your dough in a circle, don’t forget to use your knife to cut a few slits in the top, seal the seams together and flute the edges to make it pretty!

Cover pie with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Then remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes, cut into slices and enjoy!