Apple-Lemon-Elderflower Pie With Lard-Butter Crust

Name: Apple-Lemon-Elderflower Pie With Lard-Butter Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; ⅓ tablespoons cubed unsalted butter, very cold; 8 tablespoons pastured pork lard, cubed, very cold; 2 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar; ice water; Pie; 6 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges; zest and juice of one organic lemon; 3/4 cups organic cane sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling; 1/4 cup St Germaine or Saint Elder liqueur; 2 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon whole milk; creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust
⅓ tablespoons cubed unsalted butter, very cold
8 tablespoons pastured pork lard, cubed, very cold
2 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons organic cane sugar
ice water
Pie
6 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges
zest and juice of one organic lemon
3/4 cups organic cane sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
1/4 cup St Germaine or Saint Elder liqueur
2 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon whole milk
creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

1
In a food processor, blend the dry ingredients by pulsing. Add the butter and lard and pulse until mixture looks like coarse sand.
2
Drizzle in some ice water, tablespoon by tablespoon, and pulse periodically, until dough comes together. Pour out onto a board.
3
Divide into two equal parts, shape each part into a disk and wrap in plastic or parchment. Refrigerate 2 hours or more.
4
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Toss apples with lemon zest and juice, 3/4 cup sugar, and liqueur. In another bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and nutmeg. Toss the apples with the dry ingredients and set aside.
5
Roll out the bottom crust and settle it into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the apples and dot with the cubed butter. Roll out the top crust and lay over the apples. Tuck both crusts ' excess under the edge and crimp or flute the way you like it. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape, brush with the milk, and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon sugar.
6
Bake pie (on a baking sheet to catch lard drippings) for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 400u00b0 and back an additional 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbling inside the crust. Cool before serving with creme fraiche or ice cream, if you like.

711

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, ⅓ tablespoons cubed unsalted butter, very cold, 8 tablespoons pastured pork lard, cubed, very cold, 2 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apple-Lemon-Elderflower Pie With Lard-Butter Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!