American apple pie

Description

Perfect with tea and coffee. As they say, autumn is the season for apple pies. This recipe works best with green, slightly tart, and not too juicy apples, such as Granny Smith. American apple pie is traditionally served cold, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon. The pie can be stored for 3 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Prepare the shortcrust pastry. In a bowl, mix the sifted flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter cut into small cubes. Rub with a cold fork until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add ice-cold water, stir with a spoon, then quickly knead by hand to form a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Prepare the apple filling. Wash the apples, dry them, peel, remove the cores, and cut into small cubes. In a bowl, mix the apples with lemon zest and juice, add cinnamon, salt, ginger, flour, starch, and stir well. Add sugar and cooled melted butter, mix, then let the apples sit for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Divide the cold shortcrust dough into 2 unequal parts. Roll out the larger portion, dusting with flour, into a round sheet 3 mm thick.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Transfer the dough (using a rolling pin) to a pie baking pan lined with parchment paper. Trim the excess dough around the edges and prick the dough with a fork.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Place the spiced apple filling onto the dough. Use your hands to shape the filling into a "dome." Make sure there are no empty spaces or air pockets in the filling.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Roll out the second part of the dough into a circle 3 mm thick. Place the dough tightly, pressing it against the filling, and trim off excess dough around the edges. Firmly seal the edges of the bottom and top dough layers together. Place the apple pie in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Crimp the edge of the pie with "teeth" by pinching the dough between your index finger and thumb. Repeat this process once more and place the pie in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp of water, brush the top and edges of the pie, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp of powdered sugar. Make 5 cuts in the center of the pie, on the dough.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes at 175°C. At the end of cooking, move the pie to the lower rack for 10 minutes. Then return it to the middle rack, turn on the top grill for 5 minutes to caramelize the powdered sugar. Do this only if the top of the pie is still pale. If the top is already cooked, cover the pie with aluminum foil and continue baking for the specified time until done: the crust should be evenly golden brown.

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    Step 10

    Place the finished pie on a rack on the table and let it cool for 4-5 hours. Then serve the authentic American apple pie.