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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Apple Pie with Fig & Walnut Butter





This apple pie is synonymous with good things in the American home. Adding the Fig and Walnut Butter creates the next level of flavorful Americana.

Serves: 8

Ingredients

12 medium to large firm apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1/4" thick slices
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Fig & Walnut Butter
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg
pinch of salt
1 double pie crust

Directions

In a bowl, combine apple slices with lemon juice, orange juice and orange zest.
In a separate bowl combine sugar and flour.
Roll one piecrust into a 13" circle.
Line the bottom of a 9" pie plate with the dough, trimming to a 1/2" overhang.
Beat egg and salt together. Brush the bottom and sides of the pie crust with egg wash.
Toss apple mixture with sugar mixture. Add the Fig and Walnut Butter and stir well.
Place filling in piecrust, spreading apples evenly.
Roll the second crust into a 13" circle and place on top of the apples.
Tuck the top edge of dough under the bottom edge of dough and press together to form a seal.
Pierce the top of the pie several times to vent.
Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400F degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

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