Yeast pie with apples and lingonberries
Description
It goes perfectly with tea and coffee. My grandmother’s signature yeast apple and lingonberry pie is one of her trademark dishes. For as long as I can remember she has been making it, and I never tire of visiting her and enjoying this delicious pie together. Of course, Grandma gave me the full recipe in every detail, and those are exactly the details I’m sharing with you. Good luck with the preparation! :) Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Set aside a small portion (about one-fifth) of the dough for decoration, and roll out the rest into a large rectangular sheet approximately 5 mm thick.
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Step 2
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a lightly oiled baking sheet, spread it evenly, and shape the sides into a rim.
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Step 3
Sprinkle the dough with starch.
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Step 4
Core the apples, cut into wedges, and spread evenly over the dough.
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Step 5
Spread the lingonberry jam evenly on top.
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Step 6
Sprinkle evenly with sugar.
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Step 7
Carefully fold the edges of the dough to form a beautiful pie.
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Step 8
Roll out the remaining piece of dough thinly and cut it into long strips.
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Step 9
Carefully roll each strip into a rope.
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Step 10
Decorate the pie with a braid made from long ropes of dough. Bake the pie for 20–25 minutes at 190 degrees, then remove from the oven and brush the edges with a mixture of beaten egg yolk, milk, and butter. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes and bake until done.
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Step 11
Remove the finished pie from the oven, cover with a towel, and cool to room temperature.
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Step 12
Serve. :)