Shortcrust pie with apples and custard
Description
Homemade baking for tea. A shortcrust pie with custard and apples is easy to make, but it does require some effort, as with any pastry. All your efforts will certainly be rewarded with the gratitude of your family and guests for such a delicious and elegant baked treat. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a pie.
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Step 2
First, prepare the custard. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place it on the stove.
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Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch, which can be replaced with flour. The mixture should be smooth and free of lumps.
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Step 4
When the milk in the saucepan starts to boil, pour in the prepared mixture. Stirring constantly, cook the cream until it thickens. Transfer it to another dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool completely.
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Step 5
Prepare the pie dough. Put the softened butter and sugar into a bowl.
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Step 6
Add sour cream and baking powder. Mix these ingredients.
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Step 7
Gradually add the flour and knead a soft, elastic dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
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Step 8
Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Step 9
Then divide the dough into two unequal parts. Roll out the larger part and place it in a baking dish.
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Step 10
Wash the apples, peel them, remove the cores, and finely chop them. Spread them over the dough.
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Step 11
Spread the custard over the apples.
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Step 12
Roll out the second part of the dough as well and cut it into strips 1.5–2 cm wide. Arrange them in a lattice over the cream.
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Step 13
Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 175-180 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 14
The shortcrust pie with apples and custard is ready. Let it cool, slice it, and serve.