A golden pie crust with a lattice design, adorned with crystal sugar for a sparkling finish. The inner filling's juicy apple slices slightly peek through the lattice, exhibiting the gorgeous golden hue from the champagne reduction.

Champagne Kissed New York Apple Pie

Name: Champagne Kissed New York Apple Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Granny Smith apples, 6 peeled, cored and thinly sliced; granulated sugar, 1 cup; brown sugar, 1/2 cup; cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon; salt, 1/4 teaspoon; champagne, 1 cup; all-purpose flour, 2 cups; unsalted butter, 1 cup chilled and diced; egg, 1 beaten; milk, 1 tablespoon; sparkling white sugar, for topping

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 70 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 23, 2024

On this special occasion of National Pie Day, we are going to create an iconic New York-style apple pie, but with a twist. The zest and sparkle of champagne make this pie a unique celebration in a crust. The key ingredients are tart Granny Smith apples, fragrant cinnamon, and a splash of luxurious champagne.

Ingredients (for 8)

Granny smith apples - 6 - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
Granulated sugar - 1 cup
Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Champagne - 1 cup
All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Unsalted butter - 1 cup - chilled and diced
Egg - 1 - beaten
Milk - 1 tablespoon
Sparkling white sugar - - for topping

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking.
Step 2 - 🍏🥘🍾

In a large saucepan, combine apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and champagne. Simmer this over medium heat until the apples are tender and the champagne has reduced, about 20 minutes. Let it cool afterwards.
Step 3 - 🌾🧈🔄

While the apple mixture is cooling, start preparing the crust. Process the flour and butter in a food processor until sandy. Then, add just enough cold water to bring the dough together.
Step 4 - 🥧🍏🥄

Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion to fit the pie plate. Then, place it in the plate. Spoon the cooled apple mixture into this crust.
Step 5 - 🔪🍞✖️

Roll out the second portion of dough and cut into strips. Arrange these strips over the pie filling in a lattice pattern.
Step 6 - 🥚🍞🔥

Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and milk, and sprinkle it with sparkling white sugar. Put the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Step 7 - 🍽️😋⏲️

After baking, let the pie cool down before serving. This will make it easier to cut and serve.

Additional

This pie pairs perfectly with a glass of champagne or sparkling wine. For an alcohol-free option, use a high-quality apple juice in place of the champagne or make it kid-friendly with ginger ale. Don't forget to share your pie on Instagram, using #NationalPieDay.