Shortcrust Pie with Jam and Apples
Description
A shortcrust pie with a crispy base and juicy filling is very easy and simple to make. Instead of vegetable oil, you can use butter or high-quality margarine. Do not add too much jam so that the bottom of the pastry does not become soggy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Apples of any variety can be used.
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Step 2
Pour odorless vegetable oil into a deep container, crack in the chicken egg, add sugar and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
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Step 3
Gradually add the wheat flour in portions, mixing it into the liquid mixture. You may need slightly more or slightly less flour.
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Step 4
Form a firm shortcrust pastry dough and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.
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Step 5
After the specified time, spread the dough in the pan. There is no need to grease the pan, since the dough already contains fat. Spread jam over the dough.
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Step 6
Cut the apples into four parts and remove the seed cores. Rinse in water and slice each quarter into wedges. Arrange the slices over the jam. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Step 7
Sprinkle everything with granulated sugar and place in the oven for 25–30 minutes.
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Step 8
Determine the pie’s doneness by its golden-brown edges. The main thing is to make sure they don’t burn.
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Step 9
Let the finished pie cool and serve it.