Sometimes I’m most creative when I’m doing a hundred things at once.Its warm ,spicy, sweet, and earthy … tis the season.
Pie shell- top and bottom- premade is fine.
Preheat over to 180c/350f
5 Granny Smith Apples-peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon butter- melted
1 tablespoon – truffle honey (or regular honey if you choose)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
pinch sea salt
pinch Black pepper
Juice and rind ½ Orange
Juice and rind ½ Lemon
1 egg yolk
sugar and cinnamon mixture (combine in a small ramikin-1/2 teaspoon sugar -1/8 teaspoon cinnamon)
Lay Bottom crust of pie shell onto your pie plate. Prick bottom a few times with a fork.
Peel and slice apples and set aside.
In a small saucepan melt the butter, add the honey, brown sugar and salt and slightly warm.
Pour over apples and toss together.
Sprinkle apple mixture with pepper and citrus rinds. Toss well.
Pour Apple mixture into Pie shell. Top with the remaining pie shell
Brush top and edges with egg yolk and sprinkle generously with a sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Cut a small criss-cross in center of pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.
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