Sweet Apple Pie: A Traditional English Delight for Your Christmas Table
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with a classic English dessert – the sweet apple pie. This delightful treat, often accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, can serve as the pièce de résistance for your special Christmas lunch. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to bring the comforting flavors of apple pie to your festive table.
Ingredients
For the Crust
3 tbsp powdered sugar
2-3 tsp cold water
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Filling
½ tsp cinnamon powder
2 tsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp sugar
2 small apples (cut into small pieces)
For Decorating
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 5 apple slices
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp sugar
Preparation
Sift the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
Add the unsalted cold butter and mix well using your palm.
Introduce some water and mix it into a soft dough. Cover the dough with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
In the meantime, heat butter in a pan and add apple slices, cinnamon powder, and sugar. Mix until the apple slices are soft. Lightly mash and set aside.
For decorating, mix apple slices, lemon juice, cinnamon powder, and sugar in a bowl. Heat in a microwave oven for 4-5 minutes.
Take a 7-inch pie tin, spread the refrigerated dough, and prick it with a fork.
Add the prepared apple filling and decorate the pie with the heated apple slices.
Rub butter on top, sprinkle sugar, and bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven at 150 degrees Celsius.
After baking, spread apricot jam on the pie for an extra burst of flavor.
Your delicious apple pie is ready to be savored, adding a touch of sweetness to your Christmas festivities. Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of this timeless English dessert.
