Maple Walnut Apple Pie with Homemade Lattice Crust

Let’s make it

1. 1

   Crust

   Prepare the pie crust by combining the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Crust

   Gradually add the ice cold water, stirring just until the dough starts to come together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out.

3. 3

   Filling

   For the filling, combine the sliced apples with chopped walnuts, brown sugar, maple syrup, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cornstarch, and fresh lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss well to coat all the apples evenly.

4. 4

   Assembly

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one disk of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving about an inch overhang.

5. 5

   Assembly

   Pour the apple and walnut filling into the prepared crust and dot with the cubed unsalted butter over the top of the filling.

6. 6

   Assembly

   Roll out the second disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Weave the strips over the filling to create a lattice pattern. Trim and seal the edges by folding the overhang from the bottom crust over the lattice and pressing to seal.

7. 7

   Assembly

   Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water for the egg wash. Brush the lattice crust and edges with the egg wash for a glossy golden finish.

8. 8

   Cooking

   Place the pie on the center rack of the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Check at 55 minutes and cover the edges with foil if browning too fast.