To prepare a delicious apple pie, start by making the dough. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until you achieve a creamy and homogeneous mixture. This step is essential as the butter and sugar must blend perfectly to give the right texture to the dough. Add the sour cream, whole eggs, grated lemon zest, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Mix all the ingredients well until completely homogeneous. It is important to use eggs at room temperature to help emulsify the mixture.
Once you have a uniform mixture, start gradually incorporating the sifted flour to avoid lumps. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth. Once the dough is ready, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for one hour. This resting period is crucial as it helps relax the gluten, making the dough easier to roll out.
Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling. Wash the apples well, peeling them and grating them on a large grater. Place the grated apples in a double-bottomed pot, adding the sugar. Place the pot over medium heat and stir periodically to prevent sticking. Let the apples reduce until they lose volume, decreasing by half. It is important to adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the apples, and if you add more sugar, let the mixture boil for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
After the filling has cooled, it's time to bake the dough. Divide the dough into two equal parts. From one half, roll out a thin sheet large enough to cover the bottom of the baking pan. Place the dough sheet in the pan and bake it in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden. While the first sheet is baking, from the second half of the dough, form a lattice. Roll out the dough and cut it into thin strips, which you will arrange over the apple filling. Bake the lattice separately for about 15 minutes on low heat to achieve a crispy texture.
Assembling the pie is done as follows: on the bottom of the pan, place the baked dough sheet, add the apple filling, which can be enhanced with a little cinnamon for extra flavor. On top, place the baked lattice, pressing gently with your palms to adhere well to the apples. It is recommended that after assembly, you let the pie cool until the next day. This step will help soften the dough sheets, making them easier to cut and serve. Thus, you will have a delicious apple pie, perfect to be enjoyed with loved ones.
Once you have a uniform mixture, start gradually incorporating the sifted flour to avoid lumps. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth. Once the dough is ready, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for one hour. This resting period is crucial as it helps relax the gluten, making the dough easier to roll out.
Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling. Wash the apples well, peeling them and grating them on a large grater. Place the grated apples in a double-bottomed pot, adding the sugar. Place the pot over medium heat and stir periodically to prevent sticking. Let the apples reduce until they lose volume, decreasing by half. It is important to adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the apples, and if you add more sugar, let the mixture boil for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
After the filling has cooled, it's time to bake the dough. Divide the dough into two equal parts. From one half, roll out a thin sheet large enough to cover the bottom of the baking pan. Place the dough sheet in the pan and bake it in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden. While the first sheet is baking, from the second half of the dough, form a lattice. Roll out the dough and cut it into thin strips, which you will arrange over the apple filling. Bake the lattice separately for about 15 minutes on low heat to achieve a crispy texture.
Assembling the pie is done as follows: on the bottom of the pan, place the baked dough sheet, add the apple filling, which can be enhanced with a little cinnamon for extra flavor. On top, place the baked lattice, pressing gently with your palms to adhere well to the apples. It is recommended that after assembly, you let the pie cool until the next day. This step will help soften the dough sheets, making them easier to cut and serve. Thus, you will have a delicious apple pie, perfect to be enjoyed with loved ones.
Ingredients
For the dough: 100 g butter, 4 tablespoons thick sour cream (fermented), 150 g granulated sugar, 1 packet of baking powder, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, approximately 400 g flour. For the filling: 1.5 kg apples, 6-8 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.