Lingonberry pie with apples

12 servings

70 minutes

Lingonberry pie with apples is a refined dessert that combines the sweetness of baked dough, the tartness of lingonberries, and the creaminess of sour cream frosting. This recipe has roots in European cuisine where berries and fruits are often used to create light, aromatic pies. The crispy shortcrust base perfectly complements the juicy lingonberry filling, while sweet apple slices add fruity freshness. Baked to a golden crust, the pie develops a deep flavor with intertwined sour and sweet notes. Lingonberry pie can be served warm or chilled alongside a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. It is perfect for cozy family evenings and festive gatherings, delighting guests with its elegance and wonderful flavor combination.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 204.8
• Proteins: 4.2g
• Fats: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 22.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 175 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Cottage cheese crumbly: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 250 g
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tbsp
• Cowberry: 300 g
• Red apples: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. For the test, chop the flour (100 grams of the total mass), cold butter, and cottage cheese into crumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 175 g
   • Butter: 100 g
   • Cottage cheese crumbly: 100 g

2. Add a small egg and knead the dough. Make a ball and send it to the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Grease the mold with oil and sprinkle with flour, then roll out the dough. Make edges and send the dough base to the oven for 15-20 minutes. If the crust puffs up, just press it back down with your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 175 g

4. If necessary, thaw the lingonberries and let the juice drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cowberry: 300 g

5. For the filling, mix sour cream with sugar, the remaining flour (3 tablespoons), and vanilla sugar. Whip thoroughly until a thick cream is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 250 g
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 175 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 tablespoon

6. Mix the lingonberries with the sour cream and pour the mixture onto the prepared base.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cowberry: 300 g

7. Slice one large sweet apple into thin wedges and decorate the top of the pie. You can sprinkle with one tablespoon of sugar and bake in the oven for another 40 minutes at the same temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons

8. Let the baked pie cool completely before serving.