Get ready to savour the taste of nostalgia on Apple Pie Day! Our mouthwatering apple pie recipe is the epitome of comfort and warmth. With a flaky golden crust and a filling bursting with sweet, cinnamon-kissed apples, this classic dessert will transport you to the heart of homemade goodness. Join us in celebrating the essence of tradition and indulge in a slice of apple pie heaven!
Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 1kg Bramley apples
- 140g golden caster sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp flour
For the pastry - 225g butter, room temperature
- 50g golden caster sugar, plus extra
- 2 eggs
- 350g plain flour, preferably organic softly whipped cream, to serve
Method:
- Place paper towels on a large baking sheet. Slice the apples (5mm thick), arrange them evenly on the sheet, and cover with more paper towels. Set aside while you make and chill the pastry.
- For the pastry, mix butter and sugar. Add a whole egg and a yolk, beat briefly. Stir in flour gradually until it starts to clump. Form a dough ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 45 mins. Combine 140g sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a large bowl for the filling.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Beat the egg white. Roll out two-thirds of the pastry to line a 20-22cm, 4cm deep pie tin, leaving an overhang. Pat the apples dry, toss with the cinnamon-sugar mix, and fill the tin. Roll the remaining pastry third to a 28cm circle, seal the pie, and cut steam vents. (You can freeze it at this point.) Brush with egg white, sprinkle caster sugar, and bake for 40-45 mins until golden. Let sit for 5-10 mins, sprinkle with more sugar, and serve warm with whipped cream.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Crisps
In a few easy steps, turn your apple peels into crispy, flavorful apple chips.
Preheat oven to 170°C. Toss apple peels (roughly ½” wide) with melted butter/coconut oil and a pinch of salt until coated. Combine cinnamon and sugar, toss half with peels. Spread on parchment-lined sheet, bake for 12 mins until edges brown. Cool briefly, then toss with remaining cinnamon sugar.
