Italian apple pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. When I came across this recipe online, I couldn't resist trying it. The baked result was absolutely delicious! Tender, crumbly dough with a generous layer of apple filling that simply melts in your mouth—my whole family was delighted. The ingredients are minimal and usually always on hand. Any beginner cook can easily make this Italian apple cake. Minimal effort, and you'll have a stunning dessert on your table! I highly recommend giving it a try! The ingredient amounts are calculated for an 18 cm (7-inch) pan; for a larger pan, double the ingredients. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
2. In a deep bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well.
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Step 3
3. Add the diced butter or margarine.
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Step 4
4. Rub everything by hand until it becomes crumbly. Add 1 egg yolk.
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Step 5
5. Knead the dough, gather it into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Grease the baking pan with butter and use your hands to spread the dough in it, forming small edges.
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Step 7
7. Cut the apples into random pieces and spread them on top. Mix the remaining sugar and spices. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
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Step 8
8. Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, beat two egg yolks with sour cream (can be substituted with heavy cream). Pour the mixture over the pie and return to the oven until a golden crust forms.
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Step 9
9. The Italian apple pie is ready.
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Step 10
10.