Russian Christmas Pie
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Why "Russian"? It's simple: this recipe is very similar to the classic English cake, but it has undergone certain changes, making it a true representative of Russian cuisine. You can use not only the dried fruits listed, but also your favorite candied fruits, nuts, and dried fruits to taste. I highly recommend adding this wonderful cake to your Christmas table. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The more varied your mix of dried fruits, the tastier the cake will be. In this case, it's raisins, dried apricots, figs, and cranberries. Chop the larger dried fruits slightly and place them into a small saucepan.
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Step 2
2. Add half of the butter, half of the sugar, water, and cognac. Place over heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. The sugar should dissolve completely and the alcohol should evaporate. Simmer, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Step 3
3. Separately beat the remaining butter with sugar, then add the eggs. Add the sifted flour with the activated baking soda. Mix until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Place the dough over the dried fruit mixture. Transfer to a heatproof dish and put into a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 5
5. Bake until golden brown for about 40-55 minutes (depending on the size of the pan). That's it, your delicious Christmas pie is ready. Happy holidays and enjoy your meal!