There is a particular warmth that fills a kitchen when apples and cinnamon are baking. It is the scent of the seasons turning, of darker evenings and woolen blankets. This recipe is a delightful hybrid, part pie and part cobbler, that relies on a simple pantry staple to create something truly comforting.
By using biscuit mix in two different ways, this pie develops layers of texture that feel far more complex than the preparation suggests. The first layer forms a tender, custard-like batter that settles around the spiced fruit, binding the apples together. The second layer is a crumbly, buttery topping studded with pecans that browns beautifully in the oven. It is a dessert that embraces the imperfect, homemade nature of baking, perfect for serving warm with a heavy pour of cream.
The Recipe
Yields: One 9-inch pie (8 servings) | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 50 to 55 minutes
Ingredients
The Fruit Base
- 6 cups sliced apples (about 5-6 medium apples, peeled and cored)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
The Batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup biscuit mix
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
The Crumb Topping
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, firm/cold
Instructions
1. Prepare the Fruit Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate generously with butter. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until every slice is coated in spices. Arrange the seasoned apples evenly in the prepared pie plate.
2. Mix the Batter In a mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, 1/2 cup of biscuit mix, milk, eggs, and the 2 tablespoons of softened butter. Beat this mixture until it is completely smooth and free of lumps. Pour the batter evenly over the spiced apples in the pie plate. It will settle into the gaps between the fruit.
3. Create the Topping In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of biscuit mix, the chopped pecans, and the brown sugar. Cut in the 3 tablespoons of firm butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pie.
4. Bake Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. The pie is done when the apples are tender (easily pierced with a knife) and the pecan topping is a deep golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving to allow the batter to set.
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Spiced Apple & Pecan Biscuit Pie
This Spiced Apple & Pecan Biscuit Pie combines the best of a cobbler and a pie. Spiced apples are baked in a tender biscuit custard and topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble. A simple, ad-free dessert from Willowgold Farms.
Ingredients
The Fruit Base
The Batter
The Crumb Topping
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate generously with butter. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until every slice is coated in spices. Arrange the seasoned apples evenly in the prepared pie plate.
Mix the Batter
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In a mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, 1/2 cup of biscuit mix, milk, eggs, and the 2 tablespoons of softened butter. Beat this mixture until it is completely smooth and free of lumps. Pour the batter evenly over the spiced apples in the pie plate. It will settle into the gaps between the fruit.
Create the Topping
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In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of biscuit mix, the chopped pecans, and the brown sugar. Cut in the 3 tablespoons of firm butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pie.
Bake
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Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. The pie is done when the apples are tender (easily pierced with a knife) and the pecan topping is a deep golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving to allow the batter to set.
