Asian Pear Apple Pie Recipe (w/ Honey Spring Roll Topping) [Dairy Free & Vegan Options]

Asian pears

🥗Healthier: Bosc pears

💰Cheaper: Bartlett pears

Bosc pears are lower in calories but maintain a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a slight coconut flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-cost sweetener with a similar flavor.

spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: phyllo dough

Phyllo dough is often more accessible and less expensive.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, powder sugar, and salt.

Add butter and work quickly to press butter into the flour mixture until it reaches the consistency of coarse breadcrumbs. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolk and 2 Tbsp cold water.

Gradually add yolk mixture to the dry ingredients. Add remaining 1 Tbsp of cold water to dry areas.

Knead dough until it just comes together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to approx 1/4 inch thick. Transfer dough to pie pan and trim excess.

In a small bowl, whisk together black sugar, granulated sugar, spices, and salt. Set aside.

Peel, core, and cut both fruits into 1/4-inch slices. Place into a large bowl.

Add lemon juice and mix till combined. Add sugar mixture and mix till evenly coated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Drain fruits and reduce syrup juice in a pan on medium heat until thicker. Add butter and stir until melted.

Add fruit slices and cook until apples are bendable but still holding their shape. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

Spread filling onto a lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely.

Prepare honey spring roll topping as per video instructions.

Assemble pie and bake as per video instructions.

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