Apple pie with powdered sugar

3 servings

50 minutes

Apple pie with powdered sugar is a symbol of home comfort and culinary traditions of Russia. The origins of this recipe date back to past centuries when fresh apples and simple ingredients were transformed into fragrant pies for family tea gatherings. The tender dough with a light crispy crust envelops juicy apple slices soaked in sweet buttery-lemon syrup. The slight tartness of the apples harmonizes with the airy sweetness of the powdered sugar, creating a balance of flavor. This pie is perfect for a cozy evening with a cup of tea or for a festive table where it will surely become a favorite dessert among guests.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 900.5
• Proteins: 10.8g
• Fats: 49g
• Carbohydrates: 104.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 225 g
• Butter: 115 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: 0.3 tsp
• Apple: 4 pc
• Melted butter: 40 g
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.

2. Pour flour into a bowl, add salt, room temperature butter (115 g), and mix thoroughly - it should form a fatty crumb. Make a well in the center, pour in the egg, and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 225 g
   • Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Butter: 115 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Lay parchment on the work surface and sprinkle it with flour. Roll the dough into a circle and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, first carefully placing it on a hard surface to prevent it from breaking during transfer.

4. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar to the melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melted butter: 40 g
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Powdered sugar: 4 tablespoons

5. Slice the apples thinly and arrange them in a fan shape in a circle, brushing them carefully with a butter-sugar mixture to avoid shifting the apples. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 4 pieces
   • Melted butter: 40 g
   • Powdered sugar: 4 tablespoons

6. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 10 minutes, then brush the apples again with the sugar mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, and continue baking at 190 degrees for 20 minutes (until the apples are fully soft).

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 4 tablespoons

7. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly, optionally dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 4 tablespoons