Fruit pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can use any variety of fruits you have on hand for the filling. A small amount of alcohol will add a wonderful twist to this seemingly simple homemade pastry. Fragrant spices will only enhance the effect. It's easy and simple to learn how to make a pie with "drunken" fruits, especially with a step-by-step guide :) The pastry is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough. Combine cold butter with flour and salt, rubbing them together into a uniform crumb. Add a little water and knead into a smooth dough, roll into a ball and refrigerate for half an hour. Wash the fruit and dry it.
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Step 2
2. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll out one part and place it into a heatproof baking dish. Trim off excess dough around the edges.
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Step 3
3. For the filling, slice the pears and apples, add lemon zest, spices, and alcohol. Add sugar if desired. Mix and sprinkle with a little flour to prevent the filling from releasing too much juice.
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Step 4
4. Place the filling into the mold.
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Step 5
5. Roll out the second half of the dough and place it on top. Seal the edges tightly.
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Step 6
6. Make slits in the dough to allow steam to escape. You can use the leftover dough to decorate the pie, for example, with a braid. Place the pie in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius, having previously brushed it with egg yolk.
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Step 7
7. Bake the pie for about 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and continue baking until golden brown. Let the pie cool before serving, and if desired, dust with powdered sugar.