Brazilian recipe
Easy Crunchy Apple Pie (Torta de maçã crocante)
A traditional Brazilian-style crumbly apple pie, perfect for teatime. Features a simple, quick-to-prepare dough and a delightful cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
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Ingredients
3 cups self-raising flour
200g butter or margarine, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 egg yolks
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar mixed with ground cinnamon (for dusting)
200g butter or margarine, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 egg yolks
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar mixed with ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all necessary ingredients at local supermarkets in Botswana, such as Choppies or Pick n Pay. Look for high-quality self-raising flour in the baking aisle. For the best texture, use fresh, crisp apples from the produce section. If you cannot find self-raising flour, you may substitute with the same amount of all-purpose flour mixed with 3 teaspoons of baking powder as a leavening agent.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, butter or margarine, 2 cups of sugar, and the egg yolks.
- Using your fingertips or two forks, work the mixture together until it resembles a coarse, uniform crumble.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or margarine and dust with a little flour if desired.
- Place half of the crumble mixture into the dish, spreading and pressing it firmly with a spoon to form a solid base.
- Arrange the thin apple slices evenly over the base layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice with the honey and drizzle the mixture over the apples.
- Cover the apples with the remaining crumble mixture, spreading it gently without pressing down.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still hot, generously sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving. This pie can be enjoyed either warm or cold.
Observations
This recipe is a classic take on the apple crumble pie, a beloved treat in Brazil celebrated for its practicality and comforting flavor. It is the perfect companion for an afternoon tea or as a rustic dessert, where a simple dough meets a zesty, citrus-infused apple filling. The signature crunchy topping completes the experience beautifully.
Preparing this pie is straightforward, making it an excellent project even for novice cooks. The result is a golden-brown bake featuring tender apple slices beneath a deliciously crisp, cinnamon-scented crust.
Preparing this pie is straightforward, making it an excellent project even for novice cooks. The result is a golden-brown bake featuring tender apple slices beneath a deliciously crisp, cinnamon-scented crust.
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