Candy Apple Walnut Pie
Submitted by williard
Apple pie with a twist: cinnamon Red Hots melt into the filling with walnuts and a crumbled pie crust topping. Bubbling, spicy-sweet, and utterly irresistible.
YIELD
1 piePREP
15 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsWhat happens when you toss a handful of cinnamon Red Hots into an apple pie? Pure magic.
The candies melt as the pie bakes, turning into a hot, spicy-sweet cinnamon syrup that coats every apple slice in a glossy red glaze.
Chopped walnuts scattered throughout add crunch and a toasty, earthy contrast to all that candy-apple sweetness.
The topping is genius in its laziness: just crumble the second frozen pie crust into small pieces, toss with sugar, and scatter it over the top for a rustic, craggy finish that bakes up golden and crisp.
Kitchen Tips
- Use a preheated baking sheet under the pie. It helps the bottom crust cook through and catches any drips from the melting candies.
- Cool completely before slicing. The melted candy filling needs time to set, or it’ll run everywhere. This is a test of willpower.
- Thinly slice your apples. Thick slices won’t cook through in time and you’ll end up with crunchy spots in a pie that should be tender.
Ingredients
Directions
In large bowl, toss together apples, walnuts, candies, ⅓ cup sugar and flour.
Pour into one frozen pie crust. Break or crumble the other frozen pie crust into very small pieces, toss with remaining 2 tbls sugar.
Sprinkle over apples.
Bake in preheated 375℉ (190℃). oven on a preheated baking sheet 55 to 60 minutes or until candies melt and bubble through the crumbled crust.
Cool completely before serving.
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