Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Apple Crumble Pie (Torta de maçã e)
A traditional Brazilian-style apple crumble pie that is perfect for a comforting treat. This recipe features a simple, quick-to-prepare dough and a delicious spiced filling.
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Ingredients
3 cups self-rising 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
Find staples like self-rising flour, butter, and fresh apples at local supermarkets or municipal markets in Freetown. Honey and spices are widely available in the dry goods section of most local grocery shops.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, butter or margarine, 2 cups of sugar, and the egg yolks.
- Use your fingertips or two forks to work the mixture until it resembles a uniform, coarse crumble.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or margarine and lightly dust with flour if preferred.
- Spread half of the crumble mixture into the dish, pressing down firmly with a spoon to create an even base.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the prepared base.
- In a small bowl, mix 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.
- Place into a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and, while still warm, generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving. This pie can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Observations
This classic apple crumble pie is a beloved sweet in Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity and comforting flavor profile. It is a fantastic choice for afternoon tea or as a rustic dessert, combining tender, citrus-infused apple slices with a buttery, crisp topping.
The preparation process is straightforward, making it an excellent recipe even for those just starting out in the kitchen. Once baked, you get a beautiful golden crust with a soft, fragrant apple center perfumed with cinnamon that is simply irresistible.
The preparation process is straightforward, making it an excellent recipe even for those just starting out in the kitchen. Once baked, you get a beautiful golden crust with a soft, fragrant apple center perfumed with cinnamon that is simply irresistible.
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