Apple Almond Pie

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Apple Almond Pie to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Apple Almond Pie, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 ea Pie crust, single crust
• 3/4 c Sugar
• 1/4 c Corn starch
• 3 ea Eggs
• 1/2 c Butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 c Corn syrup, light or dark
• 1/4 t Almond extract
• 2 c Apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 c Almonds, toasted and sliced
• 1 ea Apple, peeled & sliced thin
• 2 T Almonds, toasted and sliced

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

=------------------------------- GARNISH ~-------------------------------- Prepare pie crust for filled one-crust pie using 9-inch pan

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Heat oven to 375F

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Reserve 2 T sugar

Step 4: Technique & Execution

In medium bowl, combine remaining sugar and corn starch

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add eggs, beating well to combine

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Stir in butter, corn syrup and almond extract