Sep 23, 2024 It’s no secret that we are obsessed with chai in my half-Indian home (proof: see my chai tea recipe, chai concentrate, chai coffee, karak chai, iced chai latte AND Chai Apple Cake 🤓) The lush chai spice combination of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves just begs to be paired with apple pie to bring out that cozy autumn flavor. If you love apple pie as much as I do, you’ll also love my
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Here’s What You Need for Chai Apple Pie
To make this Chai Apple Pie, you’ll need a handful of basic ingredients, plus a few spices for that chai flavor. I’ll also share some variations and the tools you’ll need to get started.
Chai Apple Pie Ingredients
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need to make this pie. Each ingredient has a role in building flavor, texture, or structure. Crust Ingredients:
Pie Dough – The flaky foundation of the pie. A homemade or store-bought double-crust dough works. Egg Wash – Brushing the top with a beaten egg gives a beautiful golden finish. Coarse Sugar – Optional, but adds a sweet, crunchy texture to the crust.
Filling Ingredients:
Apples – Choose firm, tart apples to hold up to baking without turning mushy. I love Granny Smith apples here. Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the filling and helps draw out the apple juices. Flour – Thickens the filling by absorbing excess moisture from the apples. Lemon Juice – Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors of the spices. Cinnamon Ginger Nutmeg Cardamom Cloves Salt – Just a pinch helps balance all the sweetness and spice.
Variations and Substitutions
There are plenty of ways to switch up this pie while keeping it delicious. Here are a few options:
Different apples – Try mixing sweet and tart apples, like Fuji, Gala, Ambrosia or Honeycrisp. Refrigerated crust – I personally love my no-food processor pie dough but you could swap in a store-bought crust or go for a gluten-free version. Vegan version – Use a plant-based crust and swap the egg wash for a non-dairy milk wash.
Grab these Tools
Make sure you have these kitchen tools on hand to bake your perfect Chai Apple Pie:
Rolling Pin – Essential for rolling out the pie dough evenly. 9” Pie Plate – A standard-size pie plate for shaping and baking the pie. Baking Sheet – Preheating this helps ensure a crisp bottom crust. Paring Knife – Handy for peeling, coring, and slicing apples. Pastry Brush – Use this to apply the egg wash evenly across the crust.
You’ll be ready to bake in no time with these tools by your side!
How to Make Chai Apple Pie: An Easy Guide
Making a perfect Chai Apple Pie at home is easier than it sounds. Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a warm, fragrant pie ready to enjoy.
Prepare the Apples
Start by prepping the apples so they’re ready for the filling:
Roll Out the Pie Dough
Next, prepare the pie crust:
Top and Seal the Pie
Now, it’s time to cover the pie:
Add Egg Wash and Chill
To get that gorgeous golden crust:
Bake the Pie
Baking the pie requires a couple of temperature adjustments: Tip: Cover the pie with foil if the crust starts to brown too quickly.
Cool and Serve
Once the pie is baked:
Other Pie Recipes You’ll Love
Favourite Sweet Pies:
Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Blueberry Pie Rhubarb Hand Pies
Favorite Savory pies:
Beef Pot Pie Turkey Pot Pie Samosa Pie
