Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade crunchy apple pie (Torta de maçã crocante)
A traditional Brazilian-style crunchy apple pie recipe, perfect for a delightful snack. The dough is quick to prepare with simple pantry staples.
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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 cinnamon powder (for sprinkling)
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 sprinkling)
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local Ugandan markets or supermarkets in the baking and produce aisles. Self-raising flour is widely available, and local honey adds a great flavor profile to the apple filling.
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 until you achieve a uniform, crumbly texture.
- Grease a medium baking dish with butter or margarine and lightly dust with flour, if desired.
- Place half of the crumble mixture into the dish, spreading it out and pressing down firmly with a spoon to form an even base.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the 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, spreading it gently without pressing down.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and, while still hot, generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving. The pie can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Observations
This is a classic recipe for a crunchy apple pie, a beloved treat in Brazilian home cooking, widely appreciated for its practicality and comforting flavor. It is a fantastic choice for afternoon tea or as a dessert, featuring a simple dough and an apple filling with a subtle citrus twist. The signature crunchy topping completes the experience.
The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible even for those new to the kitchen. The result is a golden-brown pie, combining the soft interior of the apples with an irresistible crust scented with cinnamon.
The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible even for those new to the kitchen. The result is a golden-brown pie, combining the soft interior of the apples with an irresistible crust scented with cinnamon.
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