Brown Butter Apple Pie Salad Recipe

Name: Brown Butter Apple Pie Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1/3 cup rolled oats; 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small shallot, minced; juice of half a meyer lemon (about 2 tablespoons); few pinches finely chopped fresh marjoram (sub: fresh thyme); kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite sized pieces; 1 honeycrisp (or other sweet-tart) apple, cored and sliced thin; 2 ounces fresh chevre

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small shallot, minced
juice of half a meyer lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
few pinches finely chopped fresh marjoram (sub: fresh thyme)
kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite sized pieces
1 honeycrisp (or other sweet-tart) apple, cored and sliced thin
2 ounces fresh chevre

1
Make the Pumpkin Seed Streusel: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, pumpkin seeds, oats, brown sugar, salt, and 3 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers to blend the ingredients, until you're left with large streusel-y crumbles. Spread the streusel on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp. Cool slightly.
2
Make the Brown Butter Vinaigrette: Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Watch the butter carefully- when the foaming has subsided and the butter has started to brown, add the minced shallot and soften for one minute. Remove from heat, and transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in the juice of half a meyer lemon, a sprinkling of fresh marjoram, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Assemble the Salad: Toss the lettuce, sliced apple, and chevre with a few tablespoons of the brown butter vinaigrette. Add dressing as needed until leaves are nicely coated. Sprinkle liberally with the pumpkin seed streusel. Enjoy!

370

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* 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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Brown Butter Apple Pie Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Brown Butter Apple Pie Salad

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