Holiday Spiced Lattice Pie Recipe

A beautiful, old-fashioned pie filled with warm spices, tender fruit, and a buttery crust — simple to make, stunning to serve.

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 6 cups apples (or mixed apples + pears), chopped

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp cloves

• ¼ tsp allspice

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the Crust

• 2 store-bought pie crusts (or homemade)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp water

• Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Filling

1. Add chopped fruit to a large bowl.

2. Toss with sugars, lemon juice, spices, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch.

3. Let sit 10 minutes to release juices.

2️⃣ Prepare the Pie

1. Press one crust into a pie dish.

2. Pour fruit filling into the crust.

3. Cut the second crust into strips and weave into a lattice pattern.

4. Trim edges and crimp to seal.

3️⃣ Add Shine

1. Whisk egg + water.

2. Brush lattice gently.

3. Sprinkle sugar on top.

4️⃣ Bake

• Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes.

• Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

• Cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

Perfect Pairings

• A glass of cabernet, shiraz, or spiced mulled wine

• Vanilla bean ice cream

• Fresh whipped cream

• Holiday cookie platter on the side