Weekend Cook — Backyard Version of Pellet Smoker Smoked Apple Pie

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and bourbon. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. Stir in the bourbon.

In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the bourbon and lemon juice, tossing gently to ensure all apples are evenly coated. Let this mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the apples to release some juices.

Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F (175°C) with cherry wood pellets. Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter. For the second crust, either place it directly over the filling (venting with slits) or cut it into strips to create a lattice top. Crimp the edges of the crusts together to seal.

Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the apple filling with the cubed butter. Cut the second pie crust into 1-inch wide strips and arrange them in a lattice pattern over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges of the crusts together to seal. Brush the lattice top with the beaten egg wash.

Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with the cubed butter.

Cut the second pie crust into even strips for a lattice top, or place it whole and cut vents. Carefully place the strips over the filling, weaving them if desired, or carefully drape the top crust over and crimp the edges to seal. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the top crust generously with the egg wash.

In a small bowl, whisk one egg. Brush the top crust of the assembled pie generously with the beaten egg wash. If you opted for a solid top crust, ensure you've cut several slits to allow steam to escape. For a lattice top, brush the strips.

Preheat your pellet smoker to 350°F (175°C) with cherry wood pellets. Ensure the smoker has ample pellets for at least 1-2 hours of cooking.

Ensure your pellet grill is preheated and maintaining a stable temperature of 350°F (175°C). Load your hopper with cherry wood pellets.

Carefully place the assembled pie directly onto the grates of the preheated pellet smoker. Cook for approximately 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Preheat your pellet smoker to 350°F (175°C) with cherry wood pellets. Ensure the smoker has ample pellets for at least 1 hour of cooking.

Once cooked, carefully remove the pie from the smoker. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving.

Carefully place the assembled pie directly onto the smoker grates. Close the lid and smoke for 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Carefully place the pie dish directly on the grill grates in your preheated pellet grill. Close the lid and cook for 60 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Once cooked, carefully remove the pie from the smoker using a sturdy spatula and oven mitts. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 2-3 hours.

After 60 minutes, check the pie. The crust should be golden brown, and the filling should be bubbling and tender when pierced with a knife. If the crust is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.

Once cooked, carefully remove the pie from the pellet grill. Place it on a wire rack and allow it to cool for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This resting period is critical.

Slice and serve your delicious smoked apple pie. It's excellent on its own or with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Once thoroughly cooled and set, slice the smoked apple pie and serve warm or at room temperature. It's delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.