Apple lattice pie with orange zest and fresh lemon balm
4 servings
60 minutes
Apple lattice pie with orange zest and fresh lemon balm is an exquisite blend of fruity freshness and warm spicy notes. The roots of this dessert trace back to European cuisine, where apple pastries have always held a special place. The crispy puff pastry combined with juicy apples, the slight tartness of orange zest, and the aroma of fresh lemon balm create a harmony of flavors that envelops you in comfort. Cinnamon and vanilla sugar add depth to the sweetness, while the lattice top makes the pie not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing. It is served lightly dusted with powdered sugar and reveals its best flavor when warm, accompanied by a cup of fragrant tea. This is the perfect dessert for family gatherings or a romantic evening.
1
Thaw the dough and roll it out.
2
Cut off a third or a quarter and set aside for the lattice. Or use a second sheet of dough for this purpose (and bake something else from its leftovers).
3
Dust the rolled dough lightly with starch.
- Potato starch: 10 g
4
Spread finely chopped or grated, dry or fresh orange zest over the surface of the dough. Just a little! For flavor. Don't overdo it.
- Orange zest: 20 g
5
Cut the apples, remove the core, slice them thinly, and lay them on the dough in one layer (overlapping the slices).
- Apple: 2 pieces
6
Sprinkle with vanilla sugar and cinnamon to taste.
- Vanilla sugar: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
7
Add a few fresh lemon balm leaves.
- Melissa leaves: to taste
8
Form a lattice on top and brush it with egg white.
- Egg white: 1 piece
9
Send to the oven at 200–210 degrees until the dough is golden.
10
Take it out and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Powdered sugar: to taste