Bake your way into the season with a Spiced Apple & Maple Leaf Pie for dessert, and a Savory Turkey, Butternut & Sage Lattice Pie that transforms leftovers into a comforting main dish. Each pie is not only a feast for the palate but also a centerpiece worthy of your fall table.
Spiced Apple & Maple Leaf Pie
Ingredients:
Filling:
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6–7 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp allspice
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Pinch of salt
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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1 tbsp butter (to dot before baking)
Crust:
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1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk)
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Optional: turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
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Prepare apples: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl.
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Mix filling: Add sugars, cornstarch, spices, salt, vanilla, and maple syrup to apples. Mix and let sit for 15 minutes.
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Prepare bottom crust: Roll out one crust and place in a 9” pie dish. Fill with apple mixture, dot with butter.
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Decorate top crust: Roll out second crust and cut out leaf shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange in overlapping pattern over the filling (like the center pie in the image).
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Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cover with foil if edges brown too quickly.
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Cool: Let sit at room temp for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Recipe 2: Savory Turkey, Butternut & Sage Lattice Pie
Ingredients:
Filling:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups cooked turkey (chopped or shredded)
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2 cups butternut squash, cubed and roasted
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1 cup spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp flour
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1 tsp chopped fresh sage (or ½ tsp dried)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Pinch of nutmeg
Crust:
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1 double pie crust (savory or traditional)
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Egg wash
Instructions:
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Sauté base: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
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Build filling: Stir in flour to coat onion/garlic. Slowly add broth and cream to form a light sauce. Add turkey, roasted squash, spinach, sage, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
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Assemble pie: Roll out bottom crust in pie pan. Fill with savory mixture.
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Create lattice: Roll out top crust and cut into strips. Create a woven lattice top like the one in the image. Seal edges and crimp as desired.
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Bake: Brush crust with egg wash. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve: Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. Pairs beautifully with cranberry sauce or a green salad.