Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole-grain pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 3 medium Golden Delicious apples, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon boiling water
Directions
To prepare the crust, put the whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Add the butter and pulse about 12 times, until you get a pebbly course texture. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and ice water. Add the buttermilk-water mixture and pulse 3 to 5 times more to combine. Pat the dough into a 4-inch round and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, or make ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and prepare the filling. Core the apples and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. In a large bowl toss the apple slices with the lemon juice. Add the dried cherries then sprinkle in the cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large circle about 9 inches in diameter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draping the dough over the rolling pin, transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. If the dough breaks, patch it up with your fingers.
Arrange the apple mixture in a mound in the center on the dough, leaving a 1 to 2-inch border. Fold the border over the filling. It will only cover the filling partially and does not need to be even.
Bake the pie at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, keeping the pie in the oven all the while, and bake for another 40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
In a small bowl stir together the honey and boiling water to make a glaze. When the pie is done remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the top of the fruit and crust. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
Per Serving:
Calories 230; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 5 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 3 g; Carb 39 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 60 mg
Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin A, Thiamin
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By GAFoodBum
Austell, GA
on November 21, 2012
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I also used a store-bought (Pillsbury crust. The only other thing I changed was that I used dried cranberries instead of dried cherries. I mean, it IS Thanksgiving! I followed the rest of the recipe exactly - time, heat, etc. I like the idea of this recipe and I've made rustic-type pies before, but this one was sort of weird. The apples dried out somewhat and the whole thing didn't hold up very well. There wasn't much "glue" in the final product. Oh, I did use Granny Smith apples instead, too. Maybe they aren't as juicy or something. It was more like an envelope of crust with apples. The taste and overall consistency were fine.
By camohn
New Providence,PA
on October 07, 2012
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I used my own crust I already had on hand in the freezer..so review is for the filling only/not the crust. Good but needed a bit more flavor in the spice department...I added a pinch of ginger and nutmeg as well
By peconic bay
Southampton, NY
on February 11, 2012
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I made this and will make it again. It is really delicious and healthier than most recipes. Using low fat buttermilk is a great tip that allows you to reduce butter. Loved not peeling the apples and the half whole wheat crust. I love a chef who measures sugar in teaspoons not cups. Ellie is a treasure!
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