Name: Geometric Apple Pie with Almond Crunch & Maple Glaze
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large tart apples (Granny Smith or local BC variety), peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground ginger; 1/8 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 sheet store-bought or homemade pie dough (round or rectangular); 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash); 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Geometric Apple Pie with Almond Crunch & Maple Glaze

CrushedLemon1034

Remixed from Geometric Apple Pie with Almond Crunch & Maple Glaze by CrushedLemon1034()

This modern geometric apple pie transforms the classic dessert into individual, artful hand-pies—perfect for sharing, gifting, or serving at a party. With locally sourced apples tossed in warming spices and a hint of lemon, each hand-pie boasts a crisp, buttery shell, a gooey spiced apple center, a scattering of toasted almonds, and a glossy maple glaze. The geometric shapes add visual intrigue and make these pies as fun to assemble as they are to eat. Enjoy the playful blend of textures and flavors, celebrating the best of BC apples.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cornstarch, and salt until well coated. Set aside to macerate 10 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. Using a sharp knife or geometric cookie cutters, cut out various shapes (triangles, hexagons, diamonds). Save scraps for decoration if desired.
Arrange half the cut shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a mound of the apple mixture into the center of each, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with a second cut-out (matching shape), and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
Brush each pie with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and scatter sliced almonds on top for crunch. Drizzle lightly with melted butter.
Bake for 20-24 minutes, until golden and crisp. While pies are baking, prepare the maple glaze: warm maple syrup in a small saucepan until just bubbling, then set aside.
Let pies cool 5 minutes, then drizzle with the warm maple glaze. Serve warm for a crisp crust and gooey apple center.