French Apple Pie
8 servings
120 minutes
French apple pie is the embodiment of elegance in French cuisine. Its roots lie in the traditions of home baking, where special attention is paid to the delicacy of flavor and balance of textures. The crumbly dough, handmade, gently envelops the sweet filling of apple jam, while thin slices of fresh apples baked to a golden color adorn the top. The aroma of vanilla sugar fills the kitchen with coziness and warmth, awakening the desire to enjoy this dessert with a cup of coffee or tea. This pie is suitable for family dinners, festive gatherings, and quiet evenings, offering moments of true gastronomic pleasure. Each slice is a harmony of crispy crust, soft fruity center, and delicate aroma of French pastry.
1
Pour the flour into a mound, place cold butter on top, and chop everything with a knife into crumbs, adding salt. Gradually pour in cold water while continuing to chop, forming a uniform ball of dough. Act quickly to prevent the butter from melting too much from the heat of your hands. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Salt: 3 g
- Water: 100 ml
2
Peel and core two apples, then cut them into small cubes. Pour 2 tablespoons of water into the bottom of a thick-bottomed pot, add the apples, sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar, and cook the jam over low heat. This will take about 30 minutes.
- Green apples: 8 pieces
- Water: 100 ml
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
3
Peel the remaining apples, remove the core, and cut them first into halves, then into quarters, and finally into thin slices.
- Green apples: 8 pieces
4
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
5
Divide the dough into two parts (put the second half in the freezer — you might want to make this pie again).
6
Roll out the dough to fit the size of the pan, considering the edges, and transfer it to the greased pan. Prick the bottom with a fork, then spread apple jam on top, and tightly arrange apple slices from the outer edge towards the center.
- Butter: 150 g
- Green apples: 8 pieces
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
7
Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes. The apples will bake on top, while the inside will remain soft jam.
- Green apples: 8 pieces