Open pie with apples, gorgonzola and nuts
4 servings
60 minutes
Open apple pie with gorgonzola and nuts is a refined blend of sweet and savory flavors. Historically, such pies originated from European villages where housewives skillfully combined seasonal ingredients. The crispy puff pastry serves as a base for the rich flavor of baked apples, tangy gorgonzola, and nuts, creating a harmony of textures. Maple syrup and lemon juice add subtle nuances of sweetness and freshness, while thyme provides aromatic depth. This pie can be served warm to let the melted cheese envelop the filling or chilled to reveal richer flavor notes. Perfect for family dinners and festive gatherings, this pie will be a centerpiece on the table, surprising with its combination of classic ingredients in a new interpretation.
1
Peel the apples and remove the core, then chop them finely. Transfer to a bowl and add nuts, crumbled cheese, thyme, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Mix, cover, and let it sit while you prepare the dough.
- Green apples: 2 pieces
- Crushed walnuts: 0.5 glass
- Gorgonzola cheese: 0.3 glass
- Chopped fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon
- Maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
3
Roll out the dough into a circle about 35 cm in diameter (you don't need to make the edges very even) and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Fresh puff pastry: 400 g
4
Place the filling in the center of the dough and spread it, leaving about 5 cm at the edges. Fold the clean edges over the filling so that the apples are visible in the center.
5
Bake for about 45–60 minutes until cooked and golden brown.
6
Cool for 10 minutes and cut into segments.