Apple Pie with Amaretto

6 servings

30 minutes

Apple pie with amaretto is a refined dessert with Russian roots, filled with the warmth and coziness of home cooking. Its delicate dough is infused with the aroma of apples and almonds, while prunes soaked in amaretto add depth to the flavor. The sweetness of yellow sugar combines with the light caramelization of the streusel, creating a crispy texture on the pie's surface. This pie is perfect for cozy evenings accompanied by a cup of hot tea or coffee. Historically, such recipes emerged as an alternative to classic charlotte, but the use of amaretto brings noble notes of Italian liqueur. Each slice is a harmony of fruity freshness, nutty tenderness, and spicy richness. An ideal choice for festive treats or simply to enjoy the moment!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 603.7
• Proteins: 7.9g
• Fats: 19.6g
• Carbohydrates: 96.7g

Ingredients

• Pitted prunes: 350 g
• Yellow sugar: 125 g
• Amaretto liqueur: 75 ml
• Grated almonds: 75 g
• Flour with baking powder: 150 g
• Butter: 75 g
• Demerara sugar: 75 g
• Apple: 50 g
• Baking powder: 0.5 tsp
• Milk: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the apples and cut them into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 50 g

2. Place the prunes in a pot, sprinkle with 75 g of yellow sugar, and pour in 150 ml of water. Put on the heat for 15 minutes. Drain the liquid, transfer the prunes to a bowl, add amaretto, mix, cover, and leave overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted prunes: 350 g
   • Yellow sugar: 125 g
   • Amaretto liqueur: 75 ml

3. Prepare the streusel. Rub 25 g of butter into 75 g of flour, add demerara sugar, sprinkle with a dessert spoon of cold water, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 75 g
   • Flour with baking powder: 150 g
   • Demerara sugar: 75 g

4. Prepare the pie base. Sift 75 g of flour and baking powder into a bowl, add 50 g of butter, 25 g of almonds, an egg, milk, 50 g of yellow sugar, and knead the dough. Add apples and transfer the dough to a greased mold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Flour with baking powder: 150 g
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Butter: 75 g
   • Grated almonds: 75 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons
   • Yellow sugar: 125 g
   • Apple: 50 g

5. Top with prunes, streusel, and sprinkle with 50 g of almonds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted prunes: 350 g
   • Demerara sugar: 75 g
   • Grated almonds: 75 g

6. Bake for 1 hour at 180 degrees. Remove from the oven, let it sit for 30 minutes, and turn the pie onto a rack.

7. Before serving, sprinkle the pie with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons