Apple pie with powdered sugar
3 servings
50 minutes
Apple pie with powdered sugar is a symbol of home comfort and culinary traditions of Russia. The origins of this recipe date back to past centuries when fresh apples and simple ingredients were transformed into fragrant pies for family tea gatherings. The tender dough with a light crispy crust envelops juicy apple slices soaked in sweet buttery-lemon syrup. The slight tartness of the apples harmonizes with the airy sweetness of the powdered sugar, creating a balance of flavor. This pie is perfect for a cozy evening with a cup of tea or for a festive table where it will surely become a favorite dessert among guests.
1
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
2
Pour flour into a bowl, add salt, room temperature butter (115 g), and mix thoroughly - it should form a fatty crumb. Make a well in the center, pour in the egg, and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 225 g
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Butter: 115 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Lay parchment on the work surface and sprinkle it with flour. Roll the dough into a circle and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, first carefully placing it on a hard surface to prevent it from breaking during transfer.
4
Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar to the melted butter.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 40 g
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Icing sugar: 4 tablespoons
5
Slice the apples thinly and arrange them in a fan shape in a circle, brushing them carefully with a butter-sugar mixture to avoid shifting the apples. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Clarified butter (ghee): 40 g
- Icing sugar: 4 tablespoons
6
Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 10 minutes, then brush the apples again with the sugar mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, and continue baking at 190 degrees for 20 minutes (until the apples are fully soft).
- Icing sugar: 4 tablespoons
7
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly, optionally dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
- Icing sugar: 4 tablespoons
