USA · Flour and Confectionery Products
Apple Pie
Apple pie is so popular in the United States that it has become a symbol of American cuisine and culture.
Ingredients
- flour500 g
- salt1 tsp
- sugar1 tbsp
- cold unsalted butter250 g
- cold water120 ml
- apples1 kg
- sugar150 g
- flour2 tbsp
- cinnamon1 tsp
- nutmeg0.25 tsp
- lemon juice1 tbsp
- vanilla extract1 tsp
- egg1
- milk1 tbsp
Method
- 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar. Add cold butter cubes and rub into flour until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add cold water until the dough comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 3Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll out one disk of dough into a 30 cm circle and transfer to a 23 cm pie dish.
- 4Spoon apple filling into the pastry. Roll out second disk and cover the filling. Trim excess dough and seal edges. Cut steam vents in the top.
- 5Beat the egg with milk and brush the top of the pie.
- 6Bake for 15 minutes at 220°C. Reduce temperature to 175°C and bake for another 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and filling bubbles.
- 7Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.