Filling: We start by cleaning the apples, cutting them into large pieces, and then grating them on a large grater. In a pan, we add the grated apples along with the sugar and diced butter. We let the mixture sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The apples should become soft and release their juices, forming a sweet and fragrant mixture. Once we achieve the desired consistency, we let the filling cool. After it has completely cooled, we add the breadcrumbs and cinnamon, mixing well to integrate all the ingredients.
Dough: In a large bowl, we combine all the ingredients for the dough: flour, cold butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder. We knead well until we obtain a homogeneous mixture that no longer sticks to our hands. It is important not to knead too much, to keep the dough fluffy. After we have obtained the dough, we divide it into two equal parts. We take the first part and roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface, forming a thin sheet. We place the first sheet in a buttered baking dish, pricking it with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. We add the cooled apple filling evenly over the sheet, then roll out the second sheet of dough, which we place on top of the filling. We ensure the safety of the pie by pricking it again with a fork so that it does not puff up during baking.
We bake the pie in a preheated oven at a medium temperature until it becomes golden and beautifully browned, which takes about 30-40 minutes. After the pie is baked, we let it cool on a rack to prevent condensation from forming.
In the meantime, we prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, we bring the milk to a boil together with the split vanilla pod. Once the milk has started to boil, we take the pot off the heat and let it infuse, covered, for 30 minutes. After this period, we strain the milk to remove the vanilla seeds.
In a separate bowl, we mix the egg yolks with the cornstarch, then thin the mixture with the strained vanilla milk. We transfer the mixture to a double boiler and continuously stir until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, we let it cool.
Finally, we cut the cooled pie into squares and serve it with the vanilla sauce poured on top, creating a delicious and fragrant dessert that will delight the taste buds of our loved ones.
Dough: In a large bowl, we combine all the ingredients for the dough: flour, cold butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder. We knead well until we obtain a homogeneous mixture that no longer sticks to our hands. It is important not to knead too much, to keep the dough fluffy. After we have obtained the dough, we divide it into two equal parts. We take the first part and roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface, forming a thin sheet. We place the first sheet in a buttered baking dish, pricking it with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. We add the cooled apple filling evenly over the sheet, then roll out the second sheet of dough, which we place on top of the filling. We ensure the safety of the pie by pricking it again with a fork so that it does not puff up during baking.
We bake the pie in a preheated oven at a medium temperature until it becomes golden and beautifully browned, which takes about 30-40 minutes. After the pie is baked, we let it cool on a rack to prevent condensation from forming.
In the meantime, we prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, we bring the milk to a boil together with the split vanilla pod. Once the milk has started to boil, we take the pot off the heat and let it infuse, covered, for 30 minutes. After this period, we strain the milk to remove the vanilla seeds.
In a separate bowl, we mix the egg yolks with the cornstarch, then thin the mixture with the strained vanilla milk. We transfer the mixture to a double boiler and continuously stir until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, we let it cool.
Finally, we cut the cooled pie into squares and serve it with the vanilla sauce poured on top, creating a delicious and fragrant dessert that will delight the taste buds of our loved ones.
Ingredients
Dough: -450 g flour -150 g sugar -200 g butter or margarine -3 tablespoons yogurt -1 sachet of baking powder (10 g) -1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice -1 egg + 1 egg yolk Filling: -2 kg apples -4 tablespoons sugar -1 1/2 tablespoons breadcrumbs - powdered cinnamon, to taste -1 tablespoon butter Vanilla sauce: -2 glasses milk -3 egg yolks -1/2 vanilla stick -1 teaspoon starch Others: -are for the tray