Description
An authentic Dutch apple pie with a thick, soft crust, filled with cinnamon-flavored apples, raisins, and a hint of lemon, topped with a classic lattice crust.
Ingredients
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- 360 grams flour
- 215 grams butter
- 180 grams sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 eggs, beaten
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 kilo apples (firm and tart), cored, peeled and cubed
- 70 grams sugar
- 70 grams raisins
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 180 grams of sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
- Add the butter and use two knives to cut it into small cubes. Incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the beaten eggs and knead the mixture with cool hands quickly to form a supple dough.
- Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the cubed apples, 70 grams of sugar, raisins, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
- Roll out two-thirds of the dough on a floured surface to fit a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish, ensuring there is enough dough to cover the sides.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use firm and tart apples like Granny Smith.
- The pie can be served warm or at room temperature, and is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can increase the sugar in the apple mixture slightly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45