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Apple Pie with a Purple Blueberry Crust

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Ingredients

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For the Purple Blueberry Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup blueberry puree (made from fresh or frozen blueberries)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 24 tablespoons cold water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  • Add the chilled, cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the blueberry puree and egg yolk. Add this to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Make the Apple Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are well coated and let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Remove one dough disc from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie pan and trim any excess.

Step 4: Fill the Pie

  • Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 5: Add the Top Crust

  • Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the apple filling. You can cut slits for a lattice effect or simply leave it whole. Trim and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
  • Optional: Brush the top with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for a golden finish.

Step 6: Bake the Pie

  • Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

  • Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the filling set and make for cleaner slices.

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