Apple, Raisin and Chocolate Pie
8 servings
60 minutes
Apple pie with raisins and chocolate is a true celebration of flavors, combining the tenderness of apples, the sweetness of raisins, and the rich aroma of dark chocolate. This recipe, inspired by Brazilian culinary traditions, takes us to a world of warm family evenings and cozy conversations over tea. The addition of cognac and kefir gives the dough a special charm, creating lightness and airiness. Caramelized apples combined with cinnamon fill the pie with fruity freshness, while melted chocolate adds richness and depth of flavor. This pie is perfect for both morning breakfasts and heartfelt gatherings with loved ones. Its versatility makes it a beloved treat that can enhance any celebration or simply bring joy on an ordinary day.
1
Mix kefir, milk, and sour cream. Add 1 teaspoon of slaked soda. Beat eggs with sugar and salt, add cognac, and mix with the dairy mixture. While stirring, add flour. Knead the dough, roll it into a ball, and let it rest for 20 minutes under a damp cloth.
- Kefir: 0.3 glass
- Milk: 0.3 glass
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Cognac (brandy): 1 tablespoon
- Wheat flour: 500 g
2
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
3
Roll out the dough on a floured surface, brush with vegetable oil, and pinch the edges. Turn the piece seam side down, gently press with hands, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. Repeat the rolling three times, oiling each time.
- Mayonnaise: 2 teaspoons
4
Roll out the dough on a greased and floured baking sheet.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
5
Peel the apples and remove the cores, then slice them thinly. Drizzle with lemon juice and place on the dough. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Apple: 600 g
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Icing sugar: 0.7 glass
- Cinnamon: to taste
6
Bake the pie until done. Sprinkle the pie with raisins 15 minutes before it's done.
- Raisins: 50 g
7
Sprinkle the finished pie with grated chocolate.
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
