"You cannot sell a blemished apple in the supermarket, but you can sell a tasteless one provided it is shiny, smooth, even, uniform and bright."
Elspeth Huxley
Which is why I wait in quiet anticipation for the first locally-grown apples to appear at the farmers markets and grocers. The Riggins of Willoughby Hills Apple Farm are back at the Coit Road Farmers Market and in celebration I baked a Granola-Apple Pie!
Granola-Apple PieCrust:
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/3 cup whole rolled oats
1 1/3 cup wheat germ
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 Tbsp. butter, softened
6 Tbsp. cold water
Mix the dry ingredients together. Add butter and water, stir gently. Divide in half, set one half aside. Press the other half into a buttered pie dish.
Filling:
6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Combine sugar, cornstarch and spices and toss with apple slices.
Place apples into pie crust and crumble the other half of granola over top.
Bake in a 375 degree oven 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and apples are tender.
40 comments:
Well you told me that you had experiment brewing and I could not wait to find out what it was that you did....
This sounds fantastic!!! Now seeing it, I could understand why all you have left is "1" slice left!!!
Kudos!!!
Soon it will be apple picking season here, can you guess what I'll be making??? ;-)
This makes me want to go pick my own apples but they are not ready for another few weeks.
Wow, that is one of the prettiest Apple Pies I've seen. Very nice, looks mouthwatering!
That looks so tasty. I'm not sure I'm ready for "apple season" yet. I didn't even get a chance to enjoy summer.
Loving the granola topping. Im not that keen on a lot of pastry so will have to give this one a go!! You can't beat apple pie!!
Yum-O! I'm so looking forward to the apple season. I can't wait to make another pie. How did your crust come out? Would like to try the healthier version.
Thanks everyone ... :)
The crust was crisp but not hard, the best part (for me) was that unlike most crusts, this one did not get soggy (lol, yeah I do have a thing about soggy food).
What a fantastic looking apple pie. I love the granole in the crust. That is a dessert that my boys would devour! :)
Hi sweetie
Yes, the boys would love this ... I woke up this morning to an empty pie plate in the sink. The "boys" here devoured this pie :)
I'm eating my homemade granola right now w/some yogurt and fruit...now I'm craving this - especially after seeing the picture!
-DTW
www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Oh, Lord...what a pie!!!
I would have it for breakfast with a slice of cheese please. Maybe warmed a little. Oh, and don't forget a cup of steaming hot coffee.
Darius
I have been making the granola from Kevin's blog "Closet Cooking" in an attempt to eat a healthier snack. This crust is soooo good :)
Balisha
That would have been nice with my morning coffee, but my guys beat me to it :)
i spy coconut! what an amazing idea, topping apple pie with coconut. the coconut-lover in me is deeply ashamed that i never before thought to do that. understatement of the day: this is an amazing-looking pie. :)
i LOVE apple pie! i am so excited for apple season! this looks like a yummy recipe!
i really need to check out Coit Road Farmers Market! I have never been there!
Thanks Grace! I am just glad that I cut a piece before the guys discovered the taste :)
TT
Thank you, this is the best time to check out the market, the produce is plentiful right now. I am there most Saturdays, my daughter is a vendor (The Chocolate Garden) and you couldn't ask for a better group of people dedicated to the local food movement. I really hope you will come by.
You're killing me over here! I want a piece of that pie right now!
AAARRRrrrrgh!
That is quite possibly the best looking pie I've ever seen!
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that looks great! apple pie has always been my favorite over pumpkin...yummo!
Thanks Kathy, I should have hidden a piece for myself ... who knew 2 men could demolish a pie so quickly ?
Priscilla, thank you, I have some blueberries in the freezer right now ... when it gets hold and I am craving summer I will be making your blueberry muffins :)
The pie looks scrumptious! The granola crust is a great idea! Yup, apples are starting to appear at our local farmer's markets too.
great...i know you will like those blueberry muffins, my brother wants them - and he rarely asks for "any" specific kind of dessert!
WOW, that is a great pie. bravo.
Sue
Thanks, I love this time of the year at the farmers market .. there is just so much to choose from.
Priscilla
Count on me making these muffins :)
Maybelle's Mom
Thank you :)
That looks so good. I really like the use of the coconut.
Kevin
I will share a secret with you ... if you promise not to tell :)
My guys don't like nuts or coconut in baked goods, but they ate all but the one piece I managed to snatch of this pie. LOL ! Guess they didn't notice huh ?
Nice looking pie - bet it tastes great.
I just picked up some tart/sweet Paula Red's last Sunday - one of my perennial faves.
That looks SO GOOD. But I must confess I dislike coconut--any suggestions on what to sub?
LR
Thanks ... we are getting read to enter a season of new fruits and veggies, and new delightful dishes :)
Laura
Thank you. Just leave out the coconut, and increase the oats and nuts, but I think it would work by just leaving it out.
granola apple pie? are you serious? no crust? i am soooooo making this after i return from my trip. thank you.
LOL Bee, I actually thought about you when I was eating this, like me I know you have a problem with "soggy" :)
Hi Ohiomom,
Your granola apple pie looks delicious. I'm not so good at making pies...but I think I will try your recipe...its so tempting...thanks for sharing.
Regards
Zeq
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
The local apple farm has a big celebration in October, so I have to start collecting apple recipes soon. I'll add this and see if I really do make it LOL
Humble Hideout
I am not good at making pie crusts either, crumbled toppings and rustic work for me :)
Carla
Hi ... let me know if you try it :)
Takes the cake, ooops, I mean pie!! What a great & healthy way to use apples; love the crust!!
Thanks PB :)
oh these are mouth watering!!!
Oh jeez -- the reaction this got from me? I love apples and have dying to make something with them, but still can't pass up the peaches and berries we have so many of still. But apples and fall....*sigh* This looks so very, very tasty!
Thank you Dhanggit :)
KellyPea
These are "early" maxins, they are only available for a couple of weeks. I bought some more yesterday.
Thanks for stopping by...
Looks great. I'm going to put that on my to-do. :)
I love the crumble topping! I worked in a restaurant kitchen in Aspen years ago, and we made something similar...it went great with the cold days and the fresh powder. Thanks for sparking the memory.
Thanks Coco :)
Lori Lynn, I love granola and as a pie crust it is really good. Food does have a habit of sparking memories doesn't it ?
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