Apple pie "Tsvetaevsky"
4 servings
80 minutes
The 'Tsvetaeva' apple pie is a delicate treat inspired by Russian culinary traditions. According to legend, the recipe is linked to the poet Marina Tsvetaeva, whose family adored this pie for its airy texture and rich apple flavor. The soft dough base harmoniously combines with fragrant apples topped with a delicate sour cream frosting. The sweetness of sugar is balanced by the light tartness of the apples, while the golden crust adds a special charm to the pie. It is often prepared for cozy family tea gatherings as this dessert brings warmth of home comfort. The Tsvetaeva pie pairs perfectly with hot tea or coffee, allowing one to enjoy the classic harmony of flavors and traditions of Russian baking.
1
Mix the dough using flour, half a cup of sour cream, melted butter, and slaked soda.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
- Sour cream: 1.5 jar
- Butter: 150 g
- Slaked soda: 0.5 teaspoon
2
For the cream: lightly beat a cup of sour cream, an egg, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Sour cream: 1.5 jar
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
3
Peel the apples and slice them into thin pieces with a potato peeler. Place the apples in the evenly spread dough in a pan or mold. The dough is soft and non-sticky, and can only be placed by hand.
- Apple: 1 kg
4
Pour with cream, bake at medium heat for 50 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Sour cream: 1.5 jar