Apple Pie with Nutmeg

12 servings

90 minutes

Apple pie with nutmeg is the embodiment of warm family evenings and home coziness. This classic dessert of European cuisine combines crispy puff pastry with a juicy apple filling infused with the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon freshness. Granny Smith apples add a slight tartness to the pie, balancing the sweetness of sugar and spicy spices. During baking, the filling becomes soft while the pastry develops a golden crust. This pie is perfect for autumn tea parties and cozy gatherings with loved ones. It can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the rich flavor of apples and spices. The simplicity of preparation makes it a favorite choice for culinary experiments, while the combination of aromas offers unparalleled delight for gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 375.6
• Proteins: 4.7g
• Fats: 15.5g
• Carbohydrates: 53g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2 g
• Puff pastry: 600 g
• Sugar: 0.8 glass
• Granny Smith apples: 12 pc
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 1.5 tsp
• Ground nutmeg: 0.5 tsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Ground cloves: pinch
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Lightly dust the table with flour, divide the dough into two equal parts, and roll out two even circles 5 mm thick and 27-28 cm in diameter (so that the circles are slightly smaller than a 30 cm pie dish). Place one circle of dough at the bottom of the dish and gently press the edges against the sides with your hands. Transfer the second circle onto parchment paper and carefully cover it with plastic wrap. Put all the dough in the refrigerator for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 g
   • Puff pastry: 600 g

2. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the peeled and sliced apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and two tablespoons of flour. Spoon the filling onto the dough in the form, place small pieces of butter on top across the surface, and then cover the pie with a second round of dough. Make a cross-shaped cut in the center. Seal the edges of the pie.

   Required ingredients:

   • Granny Smith apples: 12 pieces
   • Sugar: 0.8 glass
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Ground cinnamon: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Ground nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground cloves:  pinch

3. Lightly beat the egg with a fork and brush the surface of the pie with a culinary brush. Sprinkle a small amount of sugar on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Bake for an hour until a golden crust appears. Cool on a rack before serving.