Sunday, October 16, 2011

Apple-Almond Streusel Pie


     Sweet almond paste sandwiched snugly between layers of flaky crust... Tender apples spiced with warm cinnamon ... Crunchy bits of toasted almond streusel ... So many reasons to love this pie!

     The quintessential fall fruit teams up with almonds here to create a treat worthy of any occasion. It's delicious warm or cold, and I say this with authority having made it twice already in the past week. I first saw this pie in the new Pampered Chef catalog, and it sweetly called my name. Hope it calls yours too!


Apple-Almond Streusel Pie
Recipe from Pampered Chef  featured in Simply Sweet with my changes noted
You'll need:
For the crust:
two pie crusts (enough for a double crust pie) your favorite homemade or refrigerated
1  8oz. can of almond paste (or 7oz. tube)
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 egg whites, divided (One of these is just for moistening the edges of the pie crusts to keep them together, so I used the white of an extra large egg and saved back a teaspoon of it to brush on the crusts.)
For the filling:
3 to 3 1/2 lbs Granny Smith Apples, peeled (8 cups sliced)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (I used 2 Tablespoons)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (I used a bit less than this)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Spice Blend (Pampered Chef has its own blend. I didn't have any so I used my own spice blend, recipe here.)
2 Tablespoons butter
For the Streusel topping:
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup sliced almonds (I used more than this)

Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 370F or 190C.
  • Place almond paste, one egg white and cornstarch in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Roll each of the pie crusts into a 12 inch circle. Spread almond paste onto one pie crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush over the edge of the crust not covered by the almond paste.
  • Carefully place the second pie crust on top of the first. Pat together gently and press edges together with fingertips. Using a pastry cutter, trim 1/8 inch edge off of the crust to create a decorative border.
  • Place crust into a deep dish pie pan, pressing dough into bottom and up sides. Prick bottom and sides. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. (I had to cover the edges to keep them from browning too quickly.) While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
  • Filling: Pour lemon juice into a large bowl. Peel, core and slice apples into the lemon juice. Add brown sugar and spices; toss to coat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet. Pour apple mixture into the skillet and cook, covered, over medium high heat until apples are tender. (6-8 minutes)
  • Strain cooked apples over a bowl, reserving the liquid. Return the liquid to to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat until thickened and amber in color. Toss with apples and pour into crust.
  • Combine flour, sugar and melted butter; stir until crumbly. Add almonds; toss to combine. Sprinkle topping over pie. Bake 20-25 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
  • Serve warm

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52 comments:

  1. This looks amazing! I plan to make an apple pie today too, but mine won't be this fancy-enjoy:@)

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  2. You can't never go wrong with streusel and nuts! The apple cake looks splendid!

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  3. This pie could easily become a favourite around here. The addition of almond paste is not something I have tried.

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  4. Mmm, almond paste, streusel, nuts and apples. LOVE! That pie looks divine!

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  5. I love almonds and recently made my own almond paste! This pie looks so good, I know that I would love this! And I would use more sliced almonds too!

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  6. The pie looks so good. Wishing I had a piece to eat, along with a cold glass of milk.

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  7. wow, it's "almost" to pretty to eat! Yes I said almost...hehehe

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  8. Yummy almond paste in the crust, would love to try this;-)

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  9. This has to be the best tempting apple delight I've ever seen. What a great combinations of flavours.
    Rita

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  10. There's nothing that calls success more than when a fellow baker who makes a recipe twice and shares with us. This is joining my list of apple to-do desserts list ;o)

    Have a great week Betty.

    Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  11. Whee! Apple pie is my favorite pie. Your recipe looks great!

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  12. This pie definitely has the WOW factor. Love it.

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  13. Looks so good! And the apples on my tree are just getting ripe! Thanks!

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  14. Thank you for sharing another dose of delicious. I've missed visiting your blog...but I'm glad to be back (and that my arm is on the mend!) I'm sending you love and blessings from Austin.

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  15. Double-thick crust, yes!! Is almond paste available only in speciality store?

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  16. Wow can I have a slice of that, seriously that looks so freakin delicious!

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  17. Oh, my, this looks amazing! And it must be fabulous with the almond paste filling nestled between two layers of crust! WOW.

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  18. I'll be bringing some Virginia apples to try this delicious-sounding recipe with!! The almond paste certainly would put it over the top!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  19. Oh wow, what a pie, Betty! The flavor of almond is such a lovely pairing with the apple...this would be perfect on any Thanksgiving dessert table!

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  20. I give a big yum to this pie! Wow, it sounds really delish! That almond paste between the crusts must be amazing:)

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  21. Now this is a little twist (amazing twist) on the average apple streusel cake! I love it- what a great idea to make it into a pie. i know someone who would just love this dessert and it just so happens she just had a baby! I need to make this asap for my friend!

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  22. I love almond paste in pastries! More almonds on top - perfect. This sounds like a fantastic recipe that one that I'd love to try soon.

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  23. I love crust and almonds so this pie has my name on it. What is the size of your pie plate?

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  24. Oooh, this pie looks awesome. I love the combo of almond and apple. Yum!

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  25. This looks delicious! I've never used any of Pampered Chef recipes but this definitely looks like a winner. Thank you for sharing it and your lovely photo.

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  26. This is a stunning pie - LOVE that you used almond paste - makes all the difference - the apples look SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!! Delicious :)
    Mary x

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  27. What a nice pies Betty! I love the idea of the almond streusel...and the crust with almond paste, just perfect!
    Hope you are having a fantastic week :-)

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  28. Awesome! I think I might just go crazy on the crust. I'm an almond paste fanatic. I think I may have to try this one.

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  29. You need to stop with all of these amazing apple desserts! My thighs can't handle it!

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  30. yes yes, it's calling out for me too!! yummmm

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  31. I was just telling someone the other day that apple pie just might be my favorite (and I love streusel!). Looks great!

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  32. I apologize for not visiting my favorite blogs lately, and i promise to do some catching-up with everyone in the next few days. We are experiencing cooler weather starting today (Thursday) and as for myself I'm looking forward to falls return to the Lancaster Pennsylvania area. And are the color of the leaves changing your your way folks as they are mine. Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall season that has now begun. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  33. It's calling my name too, rather loudly in fact. If it tastes as wonderful as it looks, that's some kind of pie!

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  34. Stopped by to thank you for the applesauce bars. made them over the weekend and disappeared before I even had the chance to take a couple of photos. The neighbors love them too. Promised I'll bake another batch for Halloween Party.
    Now, I'll have to try this apple pie also, it simply calls my name. I just love apple desserts.

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  35. for the record, i still chuckle every time i read the name of your blog--so clever. :)
    i could eat almond paste by the handful, so i'm excited about this particular version of apple pie--nice work!

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  36. Delicious looking pie. I wish I had a slice right now :)

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  37. Seriously awesome looking stuff there. I'll take a large slice with ice cream!

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  38. I am just swooning over the almond paste stuffing in the crust. I have never imagined such a thing. Wow, this is one of the most imaginative apple pies I have ever heard of and I am dying to try it with all my apples on the tree.

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  39. The picture already looks tempting enough- but your description of it makes it sounds amazingly good!! Love the sound of the almond paste with apples :)

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  40. What a beautiful photo - that can definitely go in a cookbook! I think I shall make this soon as it's perfect for the colder weather :)

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  41. I love how much apple there is inside these! :D And streusel topped anything has got to be a winner!

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  42. Love the flavor of apples, and almond paste combined together. A beautiful pie, and delicious flavor. Turned out amazing!
    Thanks for sharing your incredible recipe:DDD

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  43. Your pie looks great! I love almond flavoring with apples and will have to try this!

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  44. Fabulous pie! Almond paste, apples and streusel what a combination.
    Mimi

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  45. That pie looks delicious! I love apples and almonds combination!

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  46. I've never had this kind of pie before, but regardless it looks delicious. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  47. Hi its andi from the wednesday baker and I have an award for you and your blog. Please stop over and if you will bring a piece of pie please. Looks delish Andi

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  48. What a gorgeous pie! I love the topping, and I bet the almond paste between the crusts was so yummy!

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  49. Wow! I've never seen almond paste in apple pie. What a fun idea.

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  50. Almond, apples and all that goodness in one pie. This looks divine.

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