Casserole with apples and crispy crust
4 servings
60 minutes
Apple casserole with a crispy crust is a cozy and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that evokes warm family evenings. Its roots trace back to traditional Russian baking recipes where juicy apples were combined with tender dough and spicy notes of cinnamon. The casserole is airy inside and crispy outside, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Lemon juice and zest add a slight tanginess while sugar balances the flavor. This treat is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert with loved ones. Served hot, it can be complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of sour cream. A wonderful choice for lovers of homemade pastries!
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Mix the dry ingredients, add the butter and mash everything with a fork. Then pour in the milk, stir and add the juice. The dough will be pliable. Roll it out to a thickness of about 0.5–1 cm, sprinkle with cinnamon and a little sugar, arrange grated apples and drizzle with juice and zest before rolling it up.
- Whole grain (wholemeal) flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 10 g
- Salt: pinch
- Margarine: 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla: to taste
- Milk: 100 ml
- Apple juice: 50 ml
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
3
Cut the roll into portions (about 3 cm) and place them in a greased dish. Sprinkle with milk (about 50 ml, a little) and sugar on top. Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Milk: 100 ml
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
