Brazilian recipe
Crispy Apple Pie (Torta de maçã crocante)
A traditional Brazilian-style crispy apple pie, featuring a simple, buttery crust and a bright, cinnamon-spiced apple 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 cinnamon powder (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 cinnamon powder (for dusting)
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients at any local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store. Self-rising flour is standard in the baking aisle. If unavailable, use all-purpose flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder per cup as a substitute.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, butter or margarine, 2 cups of sugar, and the egg yolks.
- Using your fingertips or two forks, work the mixture until it forms a uniform, crumbly texture.
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or margarine and dust with a little flour if desired.
- Spread half of the crumbly dough into the baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spoon to form an even base.
- Arrange the thin apple slices over the dough base.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and honey, then drizzle the mixture over the apples.
- Cover the apples with the remaining crumbly dough, spreading it gently without pressing down.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for approximately 30-40 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.
- Let the pie warm down before serving; it can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Observations
This classic crispy apple pie is a beloved staple in Brazilian homes, celebrated for its practicality and comforting flavor profile. Perfect for an afternoon coffee break or a cozy dessert, it features a simple, easy-to-prepare dough and an apple filling with a bright citrus touch. The signature crispy topping completes the experience.
The preparation is straightforward, making it an excellent choice even for kitchen beginners. The final result is a beautiful golden-brown pie, characterized by the tender texture of the baked apples inside and an irresistible, fragrant cinnamon-sugar crust.
The preparation is straightforward, making it an excellent choice even for kitchen beginners. The final result is a beautiful golden-brown pie, characterized by the tender texture of the baked apples inside and an irresistible, fragrant cinnamon-sugar crust.
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