Sandy Apple Pie
8 servings
90 minutes
The sandy apple pie is the embodiment of comfort and warmth in Russian cuisine. This dessert, with its crispy sandy base and juicy apple filling, has been a favorite treat for many generations. Its recipe roots in the traditions of home baking when housewives used simple ingredients to create delightful sweets for family evenings. The pie combines the sweetness of caramelized apples with tender buttery dough, while a pinch of cinnamon adds a cozy aroma. It is perfect for tea time and can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to prepare, it allows everyone to feel like a culinary master, creating not just a dish but a piece of heartfelt warmth.
1
Grate the chilled butter and mix it with a cup of flour and a cup of sugar. Crumble everything together. Add an egg and water and knead. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and pulls away from your hands. Place the dough in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Butter: 120 g
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Water: 2 tablespoons
2
Peel the apples and grate them on a coarse grater. Add sugar to the apples and place on the heat for about 10 minutes. Add starch and stir on the heat for another 3 minutes until the apples thicken, remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
- Green apples: 1 kg
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Starch: 1 tablespoon
3
Take the dough out of the fridge, evenly spread it in the mold, leave a quarter of the dough for decoration. Add the filling and make a lattice with the remaining dough on top. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and cinnamon and bake at 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
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