Apple Rose Pie

6 servings

90 minutes

Apple rose pie is a true masterpiece of Russian cuisine, combining refined aesthetics and delicate flavor. Its roots trace back to the tradition of baking with fruits, where apples hold a special place. Thin slices of apples soaked in sugar and cinnamon transform into exquisite roses that adorn the pie's surface. The crunchy shortcrust pastry combined with velvety vanilla cream gives the dessert tenderness and harmony of flavors. This pie will not only delight gourmets but also become a decoration for any table, perfectly complementing tea time in a cozy home setting.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 554
• Proteins: 11.3g
• Fats: 21.8g
• Carbohydrates: 74.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Powdered sugar: 50 g
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 100 g
• Milk: 400 ml
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Orange zest: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 100 g
• Apple: 6 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preparation: 2-3 hours before making the pie, thinly slice the apples into half-moons. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, add the juice of half a lemon. Mix well. Let sit until the apples soften.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 6 pieces
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon

2. For the dough (1 chicken egg, 50 g powdered sugar, 150 g flour, 1 pinch of salt, 100 g butter), prepare shortcrust pastry. Beat the softened butter with the sugar, add the egg, salt, and flour. Knead a soft non-sticky dough. Place in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 50 g
   • Wheat flour: 200 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Butter: 100 g

3. For the filling: milk — 400 ml, white wine — 100 ml, egg yolks — 3 pcs, vanillin — 1 tsp, orange zest — 1 tsp, sugar — 100 g, flour — 4 tbsp, apples — 6 pcs, sugar — 100 g, ground cinnamon — 1 tbsp. For the cream, mix flour with sugar, vanilla, and zest. Add the yolks and a little milk. Stir until smooth. Add the remaining milk and wine. Cook the cream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, and cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 400 ml
   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
   • Orange zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 200 g
   • Apple: 6 pieces
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon

4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Roll out the dough thinly, place it in a greased mold. Prick with a fork. Add the cream.

5. Form roses from apples by twisting the slices into roses. Place the roses on top. Sprinkle with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 6 pieces
   • Sugar: 100 g

6. Bake at 180 degrees in a preheated oven until the dough is cooked and the apples turn golden. Let the pie cool slightly.