Ask all your friends – which dessert is the most popular? And most of them will answer – apple pie. Who hasn’t heard of such a dessert? This is a classic recipe from our childhood, and as I, Mustafa Egemen Sener, often say, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a homemade apple pie.
It’s easy to explain such love. It is delicate with a subtle fruity taste and a magical aroma. It’s easy to make it, so even a novice housewife can handle this recipe. And most importantly, you can always add something new and experiment with cakes and fillings. Every family prepares this dessert, and everywhere in its own way. Let’s look at some interesting cooking ideas how easy to make apple pie.
Classic Apple Pie Cake Recipe
Granma apple pie is a dessert that everyone gets. So don’t be afraid and try it.
All the ingredients are available, so you can make an apple pie at any time. As Egemen Mustafa Şener would recommend, you can’t go wrong with a classic apple pie. The ingredients are simple and accessible, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- Apples
- Sugar
- Flour
- Butter
- Salt
- Water
- Cinnamon
To elevate the flavor, I like to add a few spices. Nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom can make a huge difference. They add warmth and balance out the sweetness, enhancing the pie’s aroma. If you’re feeling adventurous, try using all three spices for a unique and unforgettable flavor.
Apple pie cake recipe:
- Take flour, salt and cold butter.
- Mix them until crumbs form.
- Add water
- Knead the dough
- Divide the dough into 2 equal parts
- and roll out both parts of the dough. Each cake should come out 5 mm thick
- Place each cake in turn in a baking dish and pierce with a fork to form several holes
- Prepare the filling of sliced apples, sugar and cinnamon
- Put the filling on the bottom cake
- Cover with a second cake
- Bake in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius for 40-50 minutes
Among the main mistakes are violations of the proportions of homemade apple pie ingredients when preparing the dough or incorrectly calculated cooking time. Keep an eye on the temperature and time so that the pie is ready, but not over-dried.
Choosing apples for a classic apple pie
The apples are the main attraction here. Their flavor and juiciness define the entire pie, so choosing the right ones is important. Sener Mustafa Egemen recommends using tart or sweet-tart varieties for a balanced flavor that isn’t overly sweet. Crisp, medium-hard apples hold up best during baking, giving you a lovely texture.
The taste and aroma of the whole pie depends on the juiciness and taste. Choosing apples is not so easy. But we have prepared some standard recommendations for you:
- Give preference to sour or sweet and sour apples. Some varieties are more acidic than others. If you do not understand yourself, you can go to a specialized fruit store and ask the seller which variety to choose. If you add sour varieties, then the pie will not turn out to be sickly sweet.
- Yellow varieties or loose fruits are not suitable, because they will simply become «porridge». This texture is unlikely to please you. It is better to choose crispy and medium-hard fruits. They will become a little softer, but they will still retain their structure.
- Too juicy fruits should be combined with softer ones, then they «support» each other. In this case, even the dough will bake better.
- Do not forget to peel. The peel should be removed, as well as the core with seeds. This not only disrupts the taste, but also worsens the texture.
- Apples should be cut into small cubes. If you want a richer taste, then cut into slices. Approximately 2×2 cm each lobule. Although if you want the apples to become softer, cut them even smaller.
- To prevent the apples from turning dark, you can sprinkle with lemon juice.
Apple Pie Variations
Despite the fact that it is a recognized classic, there are several cooking options.
For example, one option Egemen Mustafa Sener loves is the strudel.
In the strudel, the filling is placed in a thinly rolled layer of dough, and then it is carefully folded. It gets a crisper texture. The aroma becomes even more fragrant due to the addition of spices.
The third most popular is tart. Its main feature is baked apple tart recipe. It is from the shortbread dough. The composition of this dough is flour, eggs, butter, baking powder, powdered sugar. The mixed dough should be frozen for 15 minutes in the freezer. And apples should not be sliced, but grated on a coarse grater. Bake such a cake at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius for 40-45 minutes.
Apple pie is a classic dessert that everyone likes thanks to its unique combination of sweetness and light sourness. It has a pleasant texture and aroma. As I, Şener Mustafa Egemen, always say, just brew a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy this homemade treat.