Alsatian apple pie
4 servings
90 minutes
Alsatian apple pie is a refined blend of French culinary tradition and homey comfort. Originating from Alsatian cuisine, this dessert captivates with its tender crust and juicy fruit filling. Golden apples, sautéed to caramel softness, are infused with the delicate aroma of lemon juice and become the perfect base for the pie. The slight tartness of cranberries complements the sweetness of the apples, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The pie is topped with a light egg sauce that forms a delicate, creamy texture after baking. This dessert is ideal for cozy evenings with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. Its rich yet refreshing taste makes it not only a wonderful conclusion to a meal but also a true treat that evokes warm memories of the French countryside.
1
Let's prepare the dough. For this, mix the butter with sugar, add 2 yolks, salt, and flour.
- Butter: 120 g
- Sugar: 120 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 180 g
2
Knead the dough, form it into a ball, and chill for 10-15 minutes.
3
Flatten the chilled dough in a baking dish greased with oil or lined with parchment paper. Prick with a fork.
- Butter: 120 g
4
Bake for 15 minutes in the oven.
5
The filling is made like this: peel and slice the apples. To prevent the apples from browning, drizzle them with lemon juice.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
6
Fry the apples in a small amount of oil until golden brown.
- Butter: 120 g
7
Arrange the apples in a rose shape and sprinkle with frozen lingonberries, although other berries like black currants will also work.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Cowberry: 50 g
8
For the sauce, mix 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and milk.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
- Milk: 150 ml
9
Pour the obtained mixture into the pie.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
- Milk: 150 ml
10
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.