Apple pie has been a symbol of American baking since colonial times, when colonists adapted British recipes with apples from the new continent. It is served at Thanksgiving and family gatherings with vanilla ice cream. Each state has its variation of spices and types of apple.
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American apple pie
Homemade American apple pie with cinnamon, golden lattice and juicy filling.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
8
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 365 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 52 g
- Fat 16 g
- Sodium 220 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
American apple pie is a preparation from the United States with medium difficulty. Reserve about 80 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 50 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 150 g cold butter, cubed.
- Have ready: 80 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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mix flour
Mix flour, sugar and salt; Incorporate butter until sandy texture. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add egg and ice water; form disk
Add egg and ice water; form into a disk, wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Peel and cut apples into thin slices; mix with brown sugar
Peel and cut apples into thin slices; mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon and cornstarch.
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Stretch two thirds of the dough and line the mold; click base and fill…
Stretch two thirds of the dough and line the mold; Prick base and fill with apples. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Cover with strips of remaining dough forming a decorative lattice
Cover with strips of remaining dough forming a decorative lattice. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake at 190 C for 45-50 minutes until golden; cool before cutting
Bake at 190 C for 45-50 minutes until golden; cool before cutting. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with oat crumble instead of lattice.
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