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Crab Apple Cranberry Honey Pie

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A rustic, vibrant fall pie featuring soft crab apples, tart cranberries, and a warm honey finish. The crust bakes up golden and sturdy, while the fruit retains texture and a beautiful sweet–tart balance. Perfect for early fall baking or a unique holiday dessert.

Ingredients

For the pastry:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

3–6 tablespoons ice cold water

For the filling:

8 small crab apples, quartered and cored (unpeeled)

6 oz (1/2 bag) fresh or frozen cranberries

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoons orange juice

1/4 cup liquidy neutral honey

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some larger pieces remaining.
  2. Add 4–5 tablespoons of ice water and mix with a fork until the dough begins to come together, adding more water only as needed.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray an 8-inch cast iron pan or 8–9-inch pie plate with baking spray.
  5. Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch round and transfer to the pan. Fold edges under to create a high rim and crimp.
  6. Sprinkle one-third of the sugar into the bottom of the crust and add the orange juice.
  7. Arrange the crab apple pieces cut-side down to fill the dish. Scatter cranberries over the gaps. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 1 hour, covering crust edges if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately brush the crust with honey. Drizzle remaining honey over the hot fruit.
  10. Cool the pie for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Add nutmeg or allspice for warmer fall spices.

Use maple syrup instead of honey for deeper flavor.

Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.

Replace some crab apples with firm baking apples for a milder tartness.

Finish with powdered sugar icing if a sweeter top is desired.

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