Grated Lemon Zest Pie
8 servings
30 minutes
Grated pie with lemon zest is a fragrant treat from European cuisine, popular for its crispy flaky crust and tender fruit filling. The refreshing lemon aroma blends with the softness of apple jam, creating a harmony of sweetness and light tartness. This pie features a simple preparation technique: part of the dough is used as a base while the other is grated on top to form an appetizing crust. It is convenient to serve with tea or coffee, and dusting with powdered sugar and fresh berries gives it a festive look. An ideal option for cozy family evenings or friendly gatherings.
1
Grate the lemon zest, mix it with flour and baking soda quenched with lemon juice. Grate margarine into the resulting mixture.
- Lemon zest: 30 g
- Wheat flour: 350 g
- Baking soda: 6 g
- Lemon juice: 50 ml
- Margarine: 250 g
2
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with sugar and mayonnaise. Add the egg mixture to the flour with margarine and mix thoroughly. Knead the resulting crumb with your hands until a homogeneous mass forms.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 100 g
- Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
3
Divide the dough into 2 equal parts: put one in the freezer for 5 minutes, while rolling out the other and placing it on parchment paper greased with sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon
4
Spread the jam over the rolled-out dough.
- Apple butter (thick apple jam): 300 g
5
Take the second part of the dough out of the freezer and grate it on top with a second layer.
6
Place the pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
7
The finished pie should be cut into pieces immediately and allowed to cool. It can be served with fresh berries, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
