Pie with spiced cherries and apples
12 servings
120 minutes
The pie with spiced cherries and apples is a true embodiment of the coziness of Russian cuisine. This dessert combines the sweetness of 'Golden' apples with the tartness of juicy cherries, creating a rich, harmonious flavor. Aromatic notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger give the pie an exquisite spiciness, making it not just a treat but a true gastronomic delight. The dough is based on oat flour mixed with sour cream, which adds softness and airiness. Such pies were originally baked in Russian homes in autumn when fruit was harvested and spices were brought from distant lands. This pie is perfect for cozy family tea gatherings and will also serve as an exquisite dessert for festive tables.
1
Remove the pits from the cherries and let the juice drain.
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
2
Peel the apples.
- Golden Delicious apples: 2 kg
3
Cut the apples into quarters and remove the core.
- Golden Delicious apples: 2 kg
4
Slice the apples into thin wedges.
- Golden Delicious apples: 2 kg
5
Beat the eggs with sugar.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Caster sugar: 1 glass
6
Add ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla to the dough.
- Ginger: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Vanillin: to taste
7
Mix oat flour with sour cream.
- Oat flour: 1 glass
- Sour cream: 1 glass
8
Add flour with sour cream to the dough and mix.
- Oat flour: 1 glass
- Sour cream: 1 glass
9
Pour half of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
Place apple slices on top of the dough.
- Golden Delicious apples: 2 kg
11
Place cherries on top of the apples.
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
12
Pour the remaining batter over the cherries and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour.
