Description
Sweet and rustic Italian Apple Pie delights with layers of buttery pastry embracing tender, cinnamon-kissed apples. Homemade comfort radiates from each golden slice, inviting you to savor a classic dessert that whispers of family traditions and Italian countryside kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 apples (golden)
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) flour
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) butter
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) sugar
- 125 millilitres (4.2 fluid ounces) milk
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 16 grams (0.56 ounces) baking powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- salt
Instructions
- Whisk softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and creamy, creating a smooth base for the pie.
- Incorporate whole egg and additional egg yolk into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, lemon zest, milk, and salt, mixing until a uniform batter forms with a silky consistency.
- Carefully peel and dice apples, gently folding one-third of the diced fruit into the prepared batter.
- Transfer the batter into a well-greased and lightly floured round baking tin, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Artfully arrange the remaining apple slices across the top of the batter in an overlapping pattern.
- Generously dust the pie’s surface with brown sugar and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for added warmth and sweetness.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200C (392F) and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and firm texture.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich flavor and tender texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same delightful crumb.
- Enhance apple selection by mixing tart Granny Smith with sweet Honeycrisp for a complex, balanced taste profile that elevates the pie’s depth.
- Let the pie rest for 15 minutes after baking to allow structural setting and prevent crumbling, creating cleaner, more elegant slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg