I love desserts with apples, whether they are pies, strudels, cakes, or others. The apple pie, however, is the most frequently prepared in my kitchen. It is a recipe that brings together grandparents, parents, and children around the table, and its inviting aroma reminds us of childhood. Every time I prepare it, the command is firm: 'You are making the apple pie, right?'. I smile and start gathering my ingredients.
The dough I use is versatile, ideal for various fillings, whether they are apples, cheese, or pumpkin. So, let's start with the apples. The first step is to wash them well under a stream of cold water. After peeling them, we grate them on a coarse grater. Here comes the delicious part: we squeeze the grated apples to remove the excess juice, which is, in fact, a real treat. Then, we sauté them in a pan with sugar until they become tender and release their aroma. Towards the end, we add cinnamon, which gives them a warm and comforting note. We let the apples cool down so as not to affect the dough.
Now we take care of the dough. In a large bowl, we mix the eggs with the sugar until they become frothy. We gradually add the milk, making sure to incorporate the ingredients well. The oil comes next, added gradually to achieve a uniform mixture. The baking powder must be quenched with a tablespoon of vinegar, and then added to the mixture. We start adding the flour, spoon by spoon, mixing continuously. When the dough begins to thicken, we start kneading by hand until it becomes elastic and smooth.
We divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each part into a sheet the size of the baking tray. We place the first sheet in the tray lined with baking paper, and on top, we put the sautéed apples, leveling them evenly. We cover with the second sheet, which we cut superficially into squares to allow steam to escape during baking. We brush the pie with beaten egg yolks mixed with a little milk to achieve a golden and appetizing crust. On each portion, we add a slice of apple, and then sprinkle cinnamon, which will provide an inviting aroma.
After we finish the preparations, the pie goes into the preheated oven, where it will bake for 35-45 minutes at a moderate heat. In the meantime, the delicious aroma will fill the entire house, and you won’t be able to resist the temptation to taste at least a little slice. So, don’t wait any longer! Have you started already? The apple pie is ready to be enjoyed with your loved ones. Enjoy, dear ones! Hmm, it already smells like pie!
The dough I use is versatile, ideal for various fillings, whether they are apples, cheese, or pumpkin. So, let's start with the apples. The first step is to wash them well under a stream of cold water. After peeling them, we grate them on a coarse grater. Here comes the delicious part: we squeeze the grated apples to remove the excess juice, which is, in fact, a real treat. Then, we sauté them in a pan with sugar until they become tender and release their aroma. Towards the end, we add cinnamon, which gives them a warm and comforting note. We let the apples cool down so as not to affect the dough.
Now we take care of the dough. In a large bowl, we mix the eggs with the sugar until they become frothy. We gradually add the milk, making sure to incorporate the ingredients well. The oil comes next, added gradually to achieve a uniform mixture. The baking powder must be quenched with a tablespoon of vinegar, and then added to the mixture. We start adding the flour, spoon by spoon, mixing continuously. When the dough begins to thicken, we start kneading by hand until it becomes elastic and smooth.
We divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each part into a sheet the size of the baking tray. We place the first sheet in the tray lined with baking paper, and on top, we put the sautéed apples, leveling them evenly. We cover with the second sheet, which we cut superficially into squares to allow steam to escape during baking. We brush the pie with beaten egg yolks mixed with a little milk to achieve a golden and appetizing crust. On each portion, we add a slice of apple, and then sprinkle cinnamon, which will provide an inviting aroma.
After we finish the preparations, the pie goes into the preheated oven, where it will bake for 35-45 minutes at a moderate heat. In the meantime, the delicious aroma will fill the entire house, and you won’t be able to resist the temptation to taste at least a little slice. So, don’t wait any longer! Have you started already? The apple pie is ready to be enjoyed with your loved ones. Enjoy, dear ones! Hmm, it already smells like pie!
Ingredients
2 eggs, 10 tablespoons of oil, 10 tablespoons of sugar, 10 tablespoons of milk, 1 packet of baking powder, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, 1/2 kg of flour, 2 kg of apples + 1 apple for decoration, sugar to taste (4-5 tablespoons), cinnamon, 2 egg yolks mixed with a little milk for brushing.