French Apple Cinnamon Pie
6 servings
80 minutes
French apple pie with cinnamon is a true embodiment of sophistication and simplicity. Its history traces back to France, where pastry chefs have been creating desserts for centuries that highlight the natural flavors of ingredients. The delicate buttery crust encases juicy apple slices infused with the aroma of calvados and cinnamon. A light creamy filling adds softness and makes the pie velvety. This dessert pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or strong tea, and its warm aroma fills the home with coziness. The French love to serve it slightly warm, complemented by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The versatility of the pie makes it an excellent choice for both everyday tea time and festive tables, as its flavor is exquisite yet accessible, familiar yet always delightful.
1
Sift flour into a bowl, adding a pinch of sugar and salt.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Salt: pinch
- Sugar: 3.5 tablespoons
2
Put the chopped butter in a bowl and mix everything into crumbs, add the yolk and 2 tablespoons of water, knead the dough, then refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
3
Grease a round form with oil, roll out the dough, place it in the form to create edges, prick the bottom with a fork, and put it back in the refrigerator.
4
Clean the apples, slice them thinly, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Green apples: 3 pieces
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
5
Mix the milk with cream and warm it slightly.
- Milk: 0.5 glass
- Cream 30%: 0.5 glass
6
Whisk the eggs and 3 tablespoons of sugar, add calvados and mix everything with the cream.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 3.5 tablespoons
- Calvados: 1 teaspoon
- Cream 30%: 0.5 glass
7
Take the dough out of the fridge, arrange the apples in rows on it, and pour cream over everything. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Green apples: 3 pieces
- Cream 30%: 0.5 glass
- Ground cinnamon: to taste
8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes.