Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade Crispy Apple Pie. This classic dessert, perfect for any season, features a buttery crust filled with tender, spiced apples and raisins, topped with a golden, crumbly streusel. It's a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of apples with the coziness of cinnamon and sugar.
Why You'll Love This:
- Rich and buttery crust with a soft and flavorful apple filling.
- Perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with a delightful texture.
- Ideal for any season, be it a warm summer evening or a chilly winter night.
Perfect Occasion: Great for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or as a comforting treat to enjoy any time.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 200g butter
- 2.5 cups flour
- Just under 1 cup sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Filling:
- 1kg apples
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel and chop apples into small cubes.
- Mix with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Cook apples with sugar in a pan for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the apples along with cinnamon and raisins.
- Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Dough:
- Knead all dough ingredients together.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Grease a pie dish.
- Roll out the dough and line the pie dish, pressing down gently.
- Pour the apple mixture over the dough.
- Grate the remaining dough over the top to form a streusel.
- Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan to prevent the crust from breaking.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy this heartwarming Crispy Apple Pie, a perfect balance of sweet and spice, guaranteed to become a favorite in your recipe collection!