Maple Apple Crisp

Directions

Step 1

1. To make the crust: In a large bowl stir together both flours and the salt. Add the cubed butter pieces and toss to coat them in the flour. Using your fingers, a pastry cutter or two forks, flake or cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles cornflakes (if using your fingers) or chunky wet sand.

Step 2

2. Slowly mix in half of the water, adding a little more at a time until the dough just holds together when you squeeze a handful of it (the edges will be craggly but it still holds together). Turn out onto the counter and, using a bench scraper, fold it over itself a few times. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or overnight.

Step 3

3. To make the filling: In a large bowl stir together all of the ingredients for the filling. Set aside.

Step 4

4. To make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar and ginger. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and stir until everything is combined.

Step 5

5. To build the pie: Preheat the oven to 400°F.Lightly flour the counter top. Roll out the pie crust into a circle that is 3 inches larger than your pie pan. Make sure you are rotating your dough every couple of rolls to keep it in the round shape. Transfer the dough to a 9 inch pie pan and use your thumb or knuckles to carefully press it into the bottom seam. Crimp the edges in your preferred way.

Step 6

6. Mound the apples in the crust (it’s okay if it seems like too much as the apples will cook down quite a bit). Sprinkle the crumble over the top.

Step 7

7. Bake for 15 minutes before lowering the temperature to 350°F. Bake for an additional 40 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.

Step 8

8. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving.