Homemade apple pie
There is hardly a more classic and popular pastry than apple pie. The aroma of fresh apples and cinnamon wafting from the oven makes every sweet tooth's heart beat faster. Whether as a dessert after a festive meal or simply as a cosy coffee break, apple pie is always a hit. In this recipe, we show you how to make a moist and aromatic apple pie with a crispy shortcrust pastry base and a delicious crumble topping. Let's get started and transform your kitchen into an oasis of aroma!
Ingredients
For the dough:
200 g flour
100 g cold butter
50 g sugar
1 egg
1 pinch of salt
For the filling:
4 large apples
50 g raisins
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch of salt
For the crumble:
50 g flour
30 g cold butter
30 g sugar
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Preparation
For the dough, mix the flour with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix with the flour. Add the egg and knead everything into a smooth dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel and core the apples and cut them into small pieces. Soak the raisins in water and then drain. Mix the apple pieces with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and add the raisins.
For the crumble topping, mix the flour with the cold butter and sugar to form a crumbly dough.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured work surface. Line a tart tin with it and pull up the edges. Prick the base of the dough with a fork.
Spread the apple mixture over the pastry base and sprinkle with the crumble topping.
Bake the apple cake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the apple cake from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Apple pie is a timeless classic in the art of baking that can be prepared in numerous variations. Whether with raisins, crumble topping, marzipan or nuts, apple pie can be adapted again and again and surprises with its versatility. It is not only a popular dessert or pastry for cosy coffee breaks, but also a delicious addition to festive occasions or celebrations. The juicy and aromatic apple pieces, often refined with cinnamon and sugar, harmonise perfectly with a crispy dough or a delicious crumble topping. Anyone who has ever tried a homemade apple pie will find it hard to resist its irresistible aroma and taste. Whether as a sweet temptation for the palate or as a gift for friends and family, apple pie has been hugely popular for generations and will remain an integral part of baking culture in the future.
