Crumb apple pie without semolina
Description
In preparation I use a 20 cm silicone baking mould, and I do not grease it or line the bottom with parchment. For the filling, it is best to choose tart-sweet apple varieties.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients right away. The butter should be well chilled.
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Step 2
To prepare the flour crumble, pour the flour into the blender bowl, add 60 grams of sugar and 120 grams of cold butter, cut into pieces for convenience.
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Step 3
Run the blender for 30–40 seconds. You should end up with fine, uniform crumbs in the bowl — this will be the shortcrust base for the pie.
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Step 4
Peel the apples, remove the core, and cut the flesh into small pieces.
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Step 5
Place the apples in a saucepan, add 60 grams of sugar and 30 grams of butter.
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Step 6
Simmer the apples over low heat until the sugar dissolves, but do not let the apple pieces cook down completely.
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Step 7
Spread half of the flour crumbs on the bottom of the baking pan and level them with a spoon into an even layer.
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Step 8
Spread the apple mixture from the saucepan on top in an even layer as well.
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Step 9
Then spread the remaining flour crumb mixture in a layer. Bake the pie in a preheated 180°C oven for 35–40 minutes.
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Step 10
Cool the finished pie completely before you slice it.
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Step 11
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.