English Walnut Pie

Rich, nutty, and utterly delightful, this English Walnut Pie is a classic dessert perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday feasts.

With a lovely balance of sweet and spicy, this elegant pie showcases the star of the show: tender walnuts wrapped in a flaky crust, waiting to impress your friends and family.

Ready Time

2 hrs

Yields

5 servings

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Stir in the chopped walnuts until they’re evenly coated with the dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.

Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.

Fill the pie crust with the walnut mixture and smooth out the top.

Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

To ensure the walnuts are evenly coated with the dry ingredients, make sure to stir until they’re well combined with the flour mixture. If using a store-bought pie crust, follow the package instructions for thawing and baking.

Don’t overmix the wet and dry ingredients, as this can lead to a tough pie crust.

To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with foil or a pie shield for the last 15-20 minutes of baking. Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.

This pie is best served at room temperature, so try to resist the temptation to dig in as soon as it comes out of the oven!