There’s nothing in comparison to being surrounded and loved by the family 🙂
A yearly visit is never enough when having tons of fun. Memories of childhood is reminisced during a gathering of friendships bonded all these years.
Its a feeling like no other. Its indescribable.
Lovely memories are often made, cherished and centers around food. Food does bring people together, paves ways for communication and bridges gaps.
Food is so minuscule yet very essential to our being.
Pretty much this time of the year, mom’s kitchen schedule gets out of hand. She’s busy baking her signature pineapple jam tartlets for us to enjoy as soon as we land.
She’s busy making a list of ingredients to cook our favorite meals. She’s busy as a bee can be. Or dare I say, even more? 😀
As for me, I became busy enough to bake you an apple pie. Enjoy it as much as you should, with your loved ones, making sweet memories with each morsel.
Ingredients:
Pie Crust:
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) very cold butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup + 4 tbsp buttermilk, chilled
Filling:
- 3 medium honey crisps or any favorite apples, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp all spice powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp sugar
- vanilla bean ice cream.
Directions:
- Sift whole wheat pastry flour, sugar and salt into a food processor fitted with a blade.
- Add cubed cold butter and gently pulse until flour resemble course crumbs. Do not over-pulse.
- Gradually drizzle in very cold buttermilk and pulse until dough comes together into a ball.
- Lightly knead dough to form a round disk, cover with a cling-wrap and chill dough to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Meantime, prepare filling by adding all the ingredients into a large bowl and gently toss it with your fingers. Keep it aside.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Place rack in the center of oven.
- Remove chill dough from refrigerator and using a sharp knife, evenly halve the dough.
- Lightly dust the rolling pin and surface with some flour. Roll one halve dough to fit pie pan. Do this quick to avoid melting butter and overworking the dough.
- Lightly flour rolling pin to pick up rolled dough and gently lay it into pie pan. Trim excess dough. Using the back of a fork, gently press on the edge of dough to secure it on the pie pan.
- Lightly dust the rolling pin and work surface with more flour. Roll out the other dough as thin as possible. Do this quick to avoid overworking the dough.
- Using a pizza cutter or a small sharp knife, make several long strips of dough to weave a lattice pattern over the pie. If you prefer a more rustic route, just roll out a round crust.
- Add filling onto the prepare pie shell. Using dough strips, begin weaving a lattice pattern over the pie filling. Of if using a rolled out round crust, just place it over the filling and secure the edges by crimping. Make a small slit over the round crust to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle some sugar atop the crust to give it shine and dazzle!
- Bake pie for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes or until the crusts are lightly browned and filling bubbles.
- Remove pie to cool on a cooling rack.
- Serve pie warm with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Divine.
Off to continue sleeping… it’s almost 4 am local time here! Hate you, jet-lag!
What is your favorite conversation food?
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aww im soo glad you made it safe 🙂 nothing beats the love from your families and friends back home. lovely pie 🙂 esp the lattice is done so perfectly.
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Aww take rest !! nothing feels better than being at home.. Have a nice time with ur family 🙂 Beautiful styling kiran !! I love it 🙂 That lattice pie is jus perfect !!
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The perfect comfort dessert… I feel like digging in right now!! Lovely clicks as always Kiran!
Shema | LifeScoops recently posted..Toasted Coconut Banana Bread with Pecans
Shema — thank you so much! i feel like having a slice too 🙂
Hello, Kiran. I thought you are India ( sorry, it haven’t read all your posts yet. Yup, it is true that it is different be home and be surrounded with family. I have never been home in the Philippines fore 12 years. And next year, we will go home. We already bought the tickets. I am so excited.
Again, pictures are amazing.
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Shobelyn — oh, don’t worry about it.
how exciting!! can’t wait to follow along your adventures 🙂
I just made my first lattice apple pie and boy did it take all the patience I could muster! Your pie is gorgeous and I love that you used whole wheat flour. I hope your jet lag is relieved soon!
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Laura — jet lag is surprisingly gone so soon. and yes, lattice apple pie usually test my patience 🙂
Have a fantastic time with your family my friend 😀
This pie is making me swoon!
Cheers
CCU
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Oh…. your pie looks and sounds completely mouthwatering… and the photographs are beautiful! Thanks Kiran for sharing xo
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Gorgeous, Kiran! I love how you garnished the top of the slices of pie with half apples.
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Denise — thank you! so glad you loved the styling 🙂
I’m really happy to see you’re enjoying your time in Malaysia with your loved ones! And what a gorgeous pie you made, it looks spectacular. Oh, Kiran, you’re so talented!
Have a great weekend 🙂
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Wow! I adore this and I want to eat it now! Beaaauutiful lattice top 🙂
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I just love apple pie. As American as can be …while you are with your family in Malaysia. Lol. have a beautiful time with your family in your amazing country of birth
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Irresistible! Your posts always make me happy…
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you so much sweetie!! and yours too 🙂
Have fun with your family.
LOVE the pie. My fav. (:
Tanvi — thanks so much, sweetie 🙂
Gorgeous apple lattice pie….creative and lovely presentation…have fun with your family…
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Enjoy your time with your family! This pie is perfection! Wish I could make a lattice like yours!
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Maria — thank you! and I know you can make a prettier lattice any day 🙂
What a heart-warming post and beautiful pie! Lovely incorporation of buttermilk. Felt like I was in the orchard with you and sat down for a picnic through the computer screen!
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So glad you are home with your loving family now. Thanks for taking the time out to share this gorgeous looking pie with us – it looks amazing! Have a great weekend and hope you have a wonderful time Kiran:)
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Kelly — its so wonderful to be reunited with the family! thanks for the lovely thoughts and well wishes 🙂
Oh my gosh Kiran – you must’ve read my mind. I’ve tried to many times to make a pie with buttermilk, butg it never turns out (it could’ve easily been one of my kitchen disasters!). Yours looks so beautiful! My gosh – it looks like it should be in a magazine! YUM! I’m going to try this version – it looks fantastic!
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Kristi — awww, thanks so much friend 🙂 please let me know how it tastes, whenever you’ve tried this recipe!
I enjoyed reading your post and your photos are just beautiful. Perfect looking apple pie too!
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What a gorgeous apple pie! As always, your photos are beautiful.
Angie
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oh family makes everything better – so glad you are over there with them. Enjoy the love and the food!
That lattice is perfection – so are those pics.
have a great time at home!
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Wow – apple pie love all the way from Malaysia. I hope you’re having a wonderful trip. Good food with family and friends cannot be beat.
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Monica — lol! made before leaving for Malaysia! no kitchen time for me here, relishing mom’s cooking instead. which is the best 😀
Gorgeous looking pie Kiran. I want to eat it on a picnic in a field 😀
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OK, I got completely side tracked by those pineapple tarts, wow. But I also love pie, and lattice crusts are so pretty. I especially like the sugar sparkle. Enjoy the family time!
Sue — lol! i’m pretty much side tracked by those tarts all the time. thanks love 🙂
very healthy and delicious pie..love it.
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So glad you made it safely back home! I adore this pie, your lattice is so pretty!
Thanks Laura 🙂
There’s nothing more greater than the love of family. It must be so exciting and fun. Moms are the best. Have fun Kiran.
Your styling for the pie is out of the world beautiful.
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GORGEOUS apple pie Kiran! And your mom’s pineapple tartlets – oh wow!
So glad you got to spend time with your family in Malaysia!
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Shashi — thank you so much!! can’t wait to post about her updated tartlet recipe 🙂
So happy that you are home visiting your family. We totally understand, we try to go visit our family once a year it is not a 30 hour journey, but a 10 hour one, but it is worth every minute! What a fantastic looking apple pie!
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Fairy tale pictures!
God bless the Princess who made this surreal pie.
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What a beautiful pie Kiran! I want a slice of this for breakfast!
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Anne — thanks sweetie! wish i could fedex 😉
Those apples! And this lattice, so geometrically perfect… it’s a WOW pie, Kiran.
My favorite conversations food is probably about recipes 🙂
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You are home! Hope u have a splendid time ( and ‘enjoy’ the humiditiy if u can!)- I’m waiting for you to knock on my door for some tea and chitchat! Let it happen Kiran!
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No plans for Singapore yet my dear. would keep you posted if there’s any shift in plans. Come and knock on mine if you are heading this way 🙂
*drools all over the keyboard*
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Gosh! Your Apple Lattice Pie looks very heavenly! Beautiful!
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Jet lag stinks, doesn’t it? But it’s so worth it to get to a place you love and see ones you love. Great recipe, terrific pictures – thanks.
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The apples are beautiful and this pie is just a lovely beauty. Would definitely not mind enjoying a piece of this. Great job girl.
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Good luck with recovering from jet lag and have I’m certain you’ll have the best time with your family! Your photos are simply breathtaking, you may wanna consider to start selling prints 🙂
Gintare — awww, thanks for the compliments and suggestion. i’ll look into it as soon as time permits 😉
I am glad that you’re jet lagged but happy 🙂 Have a lovely time with your loved ones.
Marta — thank you 😀
Have a wonderful wonderful time at home. This apple pie is a total beauty.
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YUM! i love this blog so much. and yes, nothing like home x
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Why did I have to see this right now when I’m hungry and craving something delicious? 😉 This looks DIVINE! x
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Milana — another excuse to go and bake it 🙂
Looks gorgeous..I’m hungry looking at this..Have a fantastic time Kiran..
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I hope you have an amazing time visiting with your family!! Enjoy every second : ) This pie looks gorgeous – love the lattice – it’s so pretty!
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Your photography is just stunning! And I love the sound of this pie.
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The apple filling sound wonderful – with the wintery spices. Love the cute styling, Kiran – that cute bowl & the basket of these beautiful apples. Welcome back, glad to hear you had a lovely time in Malaysia, you deserve a wonderful break!
Rika — I’m still in Malaysia, just FYI 😉
Aw, so glad you’re with your family…have so much fun! The lattice on your pie is gorgeous!!! And I can only imagine how delicious it must taste 🙂
Amy — thanks so much, friend 🙂
Kiran – such a gorgeous pie! I love the buttermilk in the crust…I must try that soon! 🙂
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Thanks Ina! I hope you’ll enjoy it. let me know how it tastes 🙂
Oh my…Your apple pie is totally gorgeous. It really is a work of art. 🙂 So pretty. Oh…it’s always nice to be “home” and reunited with family. Enjoy and have a fun and safe rest of the trip.
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Your photos in this are SO gorgeous, Kiran. What a wonderful scene you set to describe the simple beauty of a homemade apple pie! It looks absolutely delicious and perfect for topping with heaps of homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
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Hope you get lots of sleep and love while you are with your family. This lattice is on my to do list 🙂
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Wow you worked out that lattice to perfectly
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its nice to come home to mom’s cooking.
your photos looks so homey and yummy
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lipsmacking preparation
Jay — lol’ing at the description 😀
Going back to our roots is essential for our mind peace! Enjoy your stay in Malaysia and have tons of fun there with your friends and family. Your pie looks absolutely perfectly made!
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So glad you are enjoying yourself! There is nothing quite like family, I agree! This apple pie is gorgeous! Loving the buttermilk crust.
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Thanks Nazneen! The best time is always when spent with the fam 🙂
Great-looking pie, Kiran. Enjoy your mom’s home cooking while you’re there 🙂
Thanks Viviane. I’m definitely doing that 🙂
Glad you made it home safe. It is great to be surrounded by family. Enjoy your time to the fullest.
The pie looks perfect. Love the apple slices on top of the pie.
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it is great to hear that you are with your lovely family!!! Your pie looks just stunning & very appetizing too.
it screams: Eat a big piece of me. X
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I smiled instantly looking at the pie portions presentation. So cute! The pie itself looks excellent. I hope you are having wonderful time with your family!
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So glad you are home and happy 🙂 That pie looks so amazing that I want to eat it for breakfast!!
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Such a gorgeous lattice! Your lattice is flawless and thinner – so pretty that I can see the apples through. I’ve never made it, but my mom used to make good apple pies like yours (and she’s not a baker, and I can only remember apple pies). Love all the food styling. I always appreciate your time and effort to show us different food styling and props. It’s very fun for me!
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Apple pie, or pie in general, is definitely a conversation food. It’s just one of those things that you eat around the table with a bunch of folks!
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