Apple pie with crispy cashew nuts

6 servings

90 minutes

Apple pie with crunchy cashews is a delightful dessert rooted in German cuisine, known for its love of baking. Its base is a thin, crumbly dough complemented by a juicy apple filling with a delicate aroma of cinnamon and lemon. The secret of this pie lies in the caramelized cashews that give it a crunchy texture and exquisite sweetness. It’s the perfect dessert for tea or coffee and can be served warm or chilled. With a balanced combination of tart-sweet apples, rich nut crumble, and crispy dough, the pie becomes a true centerpiece at any gathering. It's easy to make and will impress even the most discerning gourmets. German housewives often bake it in the fall when apples are particularly fragrant and juicy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 625.5
• Proteins: 8.5g
• Fats: 30.2g
• Carbohydrates: 80.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Water: 50 ml
• Fine white sugar: 275 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Cashew: 100 g
• Salt: pinch
• Green apples: 7 g

Cooking steps

1. For the dough, mix 200 g of flour with 100 g of butter. Mix everything thoroughly. Then add 50 g of sugar, salt, and 50 g of cold water. Mix again into a uniform mass, wrap in film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Fine white sugar: 275 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Water: 50 ml

2. Peel and core the apples for the filling. Cut into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 7 g

3. Add butter and 125 g of sugar to the pot. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts. Then add apples, cinnamon, juice of one lemon, and zest of one lemon. Cover with a lid and cook the apples over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they become soft but still hold their shape.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Fine white sugar: 275 g
   • Green apples: 7 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
   • Lemon: 1 piece

4. Drain the prepared apples in a colander. Let them sit for 5 minutes. Do not pour out the drained syrup, but transfer it to a pot and boil until it thickens. Then add it to the apples and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fine white sugar: 275 g

5. Chop the nuts finely, add 50 g of melted butter, 100 g of sugar, and 50 g of flour. Mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cashew: 100 g
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Fine white sugar: 275 g
   • Wheat flour: 250 g

6. Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it to a thickness of 3 mm. Line the bottom and edges of a 20 cm diameter, 2.4 cm high mold with the dough. Bake at 180°C until golden, about 20 minutes.

7. Place apples on the prepared dough, then top with chopped nuts. Bake at 190°C until the top of the pie (nuts) is golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 7 g
   • Cashew: 100 g

8. The ready pie can be served warm or allowed to cool.