Posts Tagged ‘Honey Apple Pie with Thyme’

One of the joys I get from my gardening is fresh herbs. I enjoy fidning ways to use them and I especially enjoy finding out of the ordinary ways!

I saw this recipe and slapped my forehead… Honey + Thyme = Incredible Apple Pie!

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*When I dream, I cook and bake like an artist!*

Honey Apple Pie with Thyme

INGREDIENTS

3 golden delicious apples, peeled and cored
4 granny smith apples, peeled and cored
1/2 cup honey
6 thyme branches
1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
2 T instant tapioca
1/3 c light brown sugar
1/2 t ground ginger
1/4 t salt
flour for dusting
dough for 2 9 inch pie crusts

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
STEP 1 – Slice Golden Delicious apples and 3 granny smith apples into sixths.
STEP 2 – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring 1/4 cup honey to a boil. Let simmer about 2 minutes, until honey is caramelized.
STEP 3 – Add 3 thyme branches.
STEP 4 – Arrange half the apples in a single layer in skillet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons butter over apples.
STEP 5 – Cook apples, turning until well caramelized on all sides, but not cooked through, about ten minutes.
STEP 5 – Scrape apples and honey mixture into a bowl.
STEP 6 – Add tapioca and toss to combine.
STEP 7 – Repeat cooking process with remaining honey, thyme, butter and sliced apples.
STEP 8 – Add a second batch of apples to bowl, combine.
STEP 9 – Discard all thyme branches.
STEP 10 – Thinly slice remaining granny smith apple and add it to bowl. Stir in sugar, ginger and salt
STEP 11 – On a lightly floured surface roll out both crusts to a 12 inch circle. Place one crust in 9 inch pie plate.
STEP 12 – Scrape apple filling into crust and top with remaining crusts.
STEP 13 – Bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and continue baking about 45 min. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.