Somebody told me not too long ago that I am baking too many pies… well, could be ;) But let’s be honest – the term “too many pies” does not really exist, right?! Pies are great and easy to make. That’s why you should bake as many as possible! I think for Thanksgiving will end up millions of pies like this delicious Salted Caramel Walnut Pie in ovens all over the U.S. – could be more, right?! ;))
You might noticed, I’m a huge fan of American bakes – my own baking book is proof on 160 pages for that :P This is why we make a lot of pies in autumn, even though we do not really celebrate Thanksgiving here. The “spirit” is there when it comes to pies… pies with pumpkin, sweet potatoes or walnuts like the one today. D-E-L-I-S-H! ;)
When you are baking or cooking with nuts – especially with walnuts – you always get a nice dish or bake. Cakes, cookies, pies – all better when made with nuts! Walnuts, in particular, are very easy to work with. You get them already shelled in stores, ready to use immediately. Can you ask for more?! ;)
In fall and winter are walnuts almost always in a small bowl somewhere in the kitchen or the living room. They are a great snack. Much better than chips ;) Since I am baking more, they end up in bakes most of the time. Not only in winter but all year round ;)
The walnut pie I made can be baked and eaten all year round of course – luckily you can get Walnuts from California* all year round in a good quality.
If you want to make this pie, I should warn you… ;) The pie is packed with loads of good and healthy walnuts – you probably know they have many vitamins and minerals. BUT… this pie is quite a bomb because of the salted caramel ;) I recommend to eat only small slices. Maybe several times a day, but they better be small. The pie stays good for several days in the fridge, so don’t worry. OR you invite friends and family and share the pie with all of them… the spirit of Thanksgiving, you know?! ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
7 oz. (200g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (120g) very cold butter
2-3 tbsp. ice water
For the salted caramel sauce:
1 cup (200g) sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) water, divided
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
1/3 cup (80g) butter
flaky sea salt to your liking
For the filling:
7 oz. (200g) walnuts, chopped
2 medium eggs
2 medium egg yolks
1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
200g Mehl (Type 405)
1/2 TL Salz
120g sehr kalte Butter
2-3 EL kaltes Wasser
Für die Salzkaramellsoße:
200g Zucker
120ml Wasser (aufgeteilt)
120ml Schlagsahne
80g Butter
Meersalzflocken nach Belieben
Für die Füllung:
200g Walnüsse, gehackt
2 Eier (M)
2 Eigelb (M)
60ml Ahornsirup
2 EL Mehl (Type 405)
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. While the dough is cooling toast the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the walnuts on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and toast for about 10-12 minutes until fragrant but not burned. Take out off the oven, remove from the baking sheet and let cool down. Chop coarsely and set aside.
3. Lightly grease a 9 inches (23cm) pie dish and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than the pie dish. Transfer, press to the bottom and sides and cut off excess dough on the edges. Use leftover dough to make some decorations if you like. Place in the fridge until needed.
4. For the salted caramel add the sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) of the water to a saucepan and heat up. Bring to a boil without stirring the sugar-water mixture. Cook until the sugar starts to get some color and turns golden. Takes about 5-8 minutes. Reduce the heat and add the butter, stir until melted completely. Be careful, the caramel tends to bubble up a lot. Add the heavy cream and stir as well (be careful here as well). Add the remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) of water and mix in. Bring to a boil once more and stir until smooth, then remove from the heat, add the sea salt and let cool down for 15-20 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Add the eggs and egg yolks to a large bowl and whisk until foamy. Add the maple syrup and mix in. Add the caramel sauce and mix in. Add the flour and mix until well combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts and transfer to the prepared pie crust. If you made some decorations, place them on top and bake for 30-35 minutes. The filling should be set and the edges golden brown. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely. Serve with maple whipped cream or ice cream.
2. Während der Teig kühlt, die Walnüsse anrösten. Dafür den Ofen auf 175°C (350°F) aufheizen. Die Walnüsse auf ein Backblech mit Backpapier legen und dann für 10-12 Minuten anrösten. Sie sollten duften, aber nicht anbrennen. Aus dem Ofen nehmen, vom Blech entfernen, abkühlen lassen und dann grob hacken.
3. Eine 23cm (9 inches) Pieform leicht einfetten und zur Seite stellen. Den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche etwas größer als die Form ausrollen, dann in die Form legen und am Boden und den Seiten festdrücken. Überlappenden Teig abschneiden und ggf. zur Dekoration verwenden. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.
4. Für die Salzkaramellsoße den Zucker und die Hälfte des Wassers (60ml) in einen kleinen Topf geben und erhitzen. Die Mischung ohne Rühren zum Kochen bringen und so lange köcheln lassen, bis sich der Zucker aufgelöst hat und anfängt Farbe zu bekommen – dauert etwa 5-8 Minuten. Sobald der Zucker bernsteinfarben ist, die Hitzezufuhr reduzieren und die Butter dazugeben und unterrühren. Vorsicht – das Karamell blubbert hier stark auf. So lange rühren, bis die Butter komplett geschmolzen ist. Die Sahne zugeben und ebenfalls unterrühren (auch hier blubbert es noch einmal, also Vorsicht). Das restliche Wasser (60ml) dazugeben und unter ständigem rühren noch einmal aufkochen lassen. Es sollte eine glatte, dunkle, dickflüssige Karamellsoße entstanden sein. Vom Herd nehmen, Meersalzflocken dazugeben und etwa 15-20 Minuten abkühlen lassen.
5. Den Ofen auf 175°C (350°C) vorheizen. Die Eier und das Eigelb in eine große Schüssel geben und kurz aufschlagen bis alles leicht schaumig ist. Ahornsirup zugeben und unterrühren. Karamellsoße zugeben und unterrühren. Das Mehl darüberstreuen und dann gut unterrühren. Die gehackten Walnüsse unterheben und dann die Mischung in die vorbereitete Form schütten. Je nach Belieben dekorieren und dann für 30-35 Minuten backen. Die Füllung sollte gestockt haben und die Ränder eine goldene Farbe bekommen haben. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und komplett abkühlen lassen. Mit etwas Ahornisurp-Schlagsahne oder Eis servieren.
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Salted Caramel Walnut Pie
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 120
Description
Delicious walnut pie with salted caramel. The perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends
Ingredients
For the base
- 7 oz. (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (120g) very cold butter
- 2–3 tbsp. ice water
For the salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water, divided
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (80g) butter
- flaky sea salt to your liking
For the filling
- 7 oz. (200g) walnuts, chopped
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 medium egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Add the water and an ice cube to a small glass so it can cool down. Set aside. Add the flour, cold butter in small pieces, and salt to a large bowl and mix. Cut the butter with a pastry blender into pea-size pieces. Add 1-2 tbsp. of the ice water and rub everything between your fingers until the dough starts coming together. Add some more water if necessary. You should work quick, so the dough does not get too warm. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 40 minutes.
- While the dough is cooling toast the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the walnuts on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and toast for about 10-12 minutes until fragrant but not burned. Take out off the oven, remove from the baking sheet and let cool down. Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Lightly grease a 9 inches (23cm) pie dish and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than the pie dish. Transfer, press to the bottom and sides and cut off excess dough on the edges. Use leftover dough to make some decorations if you like. Place in the fridge until needed.
- For the salted caramel add the sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) of the water to a saucepan and heat up. Bring to a boil without stirring the sugar-water mixture. Cook until the sugar starts to get some color and turns golden. Takes about 5-8 minutes. Reduce the heat and add the butter, stir until melted completely. Be careful, the caramel tends to bubble up a lot. Add the heavy cream and stir as well (be careful here as well). Add the remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) of water and mix in. Bring to a boil once more and stir until smooth, then remove from the heat, add the sea salt and let cool down for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Add the eggs and egg yolks to a large bowl and whisk until foamy. Add the maple syrup and mix in. Add the caramel sauce and mix in. Add the flour and mix until well combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts and transfer to the prepared pie crust. If you made some decorations, place them on top and bake for 30-35 minutes. The filling should be set and the edges golden brown. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely. Serve with maple whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
*I have partnered with www.walnuss.de to bring you this delicious pie. That is why I have to declare this here in Germany as Advertising. All I wrote in this article is still based on my own opinion and has not been affected by anybody :)
Hey ho,
das sieht so so lecker aus!
Wird auf jeden Fall mal getestet!!
Liebe Grüße
Marijke
Vielen Dank! Dann wünsche ich viel Spass beim Nachbacken!
LG, Marc