Passover Apple Pecan Pie
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Passover Apple Pecan Pie
Description
This Passover Apple Pecan Pie begins with cooking peeled, cored, and chopped Granny Smith apples in a syrup made from butter or margarine, applesauce, white and brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. The apples simmer lightly for eight minutes to soften without overcooking. Meanwhile, crushed matzos are soaked briefly in water to soften, then drained and mixed with beaten eggs and salt to form the pie’s base binding agent.
After the apples have cooled, the syrup and apples are combined into the matzo mixture along with finely chopped pecans. The combined filling is then baked in a greased deep pan (details beyond provided steps are truncated), allowing the filling to set with a firm but moist consistency. The matzo crumbs act as a unique crust or binder appropriate for Passover observance.
The pie marries tartness from the Granny Smiths with sweetness and warmth from spice and sugars, accented by the crunchy pecans. This balance suits it as a festive dessert during Passover. Attention to certified kosher-for-Passover ingredients is important for strict adherence.
To optimize texture, avoid over-soaking the matzo and do not overcook the apples during simmering. Cooling the filling before baking helps maintain structure. Baking time and pan specifics should be followed carefully based on full recipe.
Ingredients
- 5 apple ripe Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 3 matzo egg matzos, crushed into large crumbs
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- cooking oil spray nonstick
- 3/4 cup pecan finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter or butter substitute. Add applesauce, white sugar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. Stir till well combined, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add diced apples to pan. Stir apples till they are well coated with sugar mixture. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for exactly 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook. Uncover apples at the end of cooking and remove from heat; allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, place crushed matzos into a large mixing bowl and cover with water. Let matzos soak for 1 ½ minutes (no longer), then drain in a colander. Gently squeeze the matzo crumbs in the colander to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the salt.
- Add eggs to the matzo and stir till well combined.
- Pour cooled apples and sugary syrup from the pan into the mixing bowl with the matzos. Stir till combined. Reserve the pan.
- Spray a deep pie dish generously with cooking oil spray. Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish.
- In the same saucepan you used to cook the apples, melt 2 tbsp butter, or butter substitute, then stir in 3 tbsp brown sugar and mix to form a thick syrup.
- Stir chopped pecans in the syrup till they are well coated. Remove pan from heat.Sprinkle candied pecans evenly over the top of the apple pie.
- Bake pie for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and pie is cooked through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use only kosher-for-Passover-certified packaged products to ensure compliance with strict dietary laws.
- Do not soak the crushed matzos for longer than 1½ minutes to prevent excess moisture.
- Simmer apples for exactly 8 minutes to maintain tender but not mushy texture.
- Use a nonstick spray to prepare the baking pan for easier pie removal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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