Layered pie with apples and ham
8 servings
75 minutes
Layered pie with apples and ham is an exquisite combination of tender dough, aromatic ham, sweet apples, and rich béchamel sauce. This recipe hails from European gastronomic tradition, where the balance of flavors—salty, sweet, and creamy—is valued. The crispy crust hides a juicy filling infused with the creamy aroma of cheddar cheese, creating unique pleasure with every bite. This pie is perfect for both festive dinners and cozy family evenings, and its versatility makes it ideal as a standalone dish or an elegant complement to a light salad and a glass of white wine.
1
First, prepare the béchamel sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan, add flour, mix well, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk and cream, constantly whisking until a smooth mixture is obtained. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until the sauce thickens, then leave it to cool.
- Butter: 25 g
- Wheat flour: 25 g
- Milk: 150 ml
- Cream: 50 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
2
Slice the ham and apples thinly, grate the cheese, and beat the egg. Make two circles of dough with diameters of 24 and 26 cm.
- Cooked and smoked ham: 700 g
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Cheddar cheese: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place a larger circle on the baking sheet, brush the edges with beaten egg, and add a spoonful of sauce in the center. Sprinkle some cheese, then add a small amount of ham, followed by some apples. Alternate the layers until all ingredients are used. Cover with a second circle and seal the edges.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Yeast-free puff pastry: 375 g
- Cheddar cheese: 200 g
- Cooked and smoked ham: 700 g
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Milk: 150 ml
- Cream: 50 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
4
Brush the top of the pie with the remaining beaten egg. Also, make a small hole in the center of the pie to release steam. Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and simmer for another 15 minutes. Before serving, let the pie cool slightly.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece