A Unique Apple Pie

Last Updated on April 29, 2026 by Lisa Keys

Fennel apple pie is a unique apple pie. Does the addition of the fennel surprise you. I promise it is a fantastic addition to this homemade apple pie. I double dog dare you to try it.

Days like today remind me just how much I love my son and how much he was loved by others. Through his goodness I am constantly blessed. He continues to bring me great joy when I least suspect it. That's the kind of guy he is.

My heart nearly exploded when I saw Emily at the door. It's been a few years since I have seen her.  A surprise visit from her, her dad and a lovely vase of flowers greet me. And William stories. Lots of very funny William stories. One, in particular, I had never heard before. Scattegories....scary words that start with G. Oh, my goodness--His answer (an inside joke)...so funny and clever. One could always count on him for a good, spit soda out your nose kind of laugh.

Today was such a gift and I have dear sweet Emily and her dad to thank for it. I hope you all have "an Emily" in your life. Pay a surprise visit to someone who can use cheering up. Bring them this unique apple pie. It just might make all the difference in the world. Love always and kindness rule.

Complimentary flavors for a unique apple pie

No surprise that today's recipe for fantastic fennel apple pie is just a little off beat. Off beat, (AKA creative and original) is kind of what I do best. Take your typical apple pie and give it a bit of a twist with fennel. Fennel and apples are like BFF's-it works. They really do collaborate and compliment each other nicely. Try it and be surprised at how delicious this combo is.

Please let me know if the flavor combination surprises you in a good way.

A Unique Apple Pie

Lisa Keys

Apple and fennel make fantastic complimentary flavors in this homemade pie.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• Pastry for double crust pie
• 6 medium baking apples peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• 1 small fennel bulb thinly sliced, then chopped (1 cup), fronds reserved for garnish
• ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• pinch of salt

Instructions

 

• Heat oven 425F. Roll out half of pie dough to fit 9-inch pie plate.
• In large bowl, toss apples, fennel and cranberries with lemon juice.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon, flour and salt; sprinkle over apple mixture and gently toss again.
• Spoon filling into prepared crust.
• With the tip of your finger moisten the edge of crust with some water.
• Roll out remaining pie dough. Top pie with second crust wrapping any excess top crust under bottom crust edge pressing to seal. Flute edges.
• Cut several slits in top crust with the tip of a knife to vent steam.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
• During last 15 minutes of baking time cover fluted edge of pie with a crust protector or foil to prevent excessive browning, if needed.
• Cool before serving. Garnish with fennel fronds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Keyword apple pie, fennel, holiday dessert, pie, tart

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