Ingredients
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- 1 double-crust pie dough (homemade or store-bought), chilled
- 4 medium ripe Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp coarse sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch tart pan with bottom and side crust. Trim excess.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Arrange apples in concentric circles inside the crust, packing tightly but evenly. Dot with diced butter.
- Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut 3–4 slits for steam.Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool 20 minutes before removing from pan.
- Drizzle lightly with honey before serving.
Notes
- For a denser texture, reduce apples to 3 medium apples and increase sugar slightly.
- Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream or crème anglaise for an elevated experience.
- Pair with chamomile tea or mulled cider for full *Welton Academy* ambiance.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 298 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
