French Apple Pie
6 servings
45 minutes
French apple pie is an exquisite dessert with a rich history that embodies the elegance of French cuisine. The thin flaky crust, crisp and airy, serves as a base for tender slices of aromatic apples that acquire caramel sweetness when baked. A delicate glaze of apricot jam adds fruity notes and a noble shine. This pie is perfect for morning coffee, an elegant tea party, or finishing dinner with a glass of wine. The simplicity of the ingredients combines with refined flavor, and the ease of preparation makes it accessible even for beginners. This combination of tenderness, freshness, and crispy texture is a true gastronomic masterpiece that can bring comfort and delight to anyone who tries it.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Cut a rectangle of 23x31 cm from the dough. Use a knife to score the dough 2 cm from each edge, but not all the way through, to create a frame effect after baking. Transfer the dough to baking paper and chill.
- Yeast puff pastry: 375 g
3
Slice the apples very thinly and layer them on the dough, carefully placing the slices on top of each other. Brush with melted butter on top until the apples darken.
- Yellow apples: 5 piece
- Butter: 25 g
4
Bake the pie for 25 minutes until the crust is crispy.
5
Slightly heat the jam and spread it on the warm pie.
- Apricot jam: 2 tablespoons