Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade crunchy apple pie (Torta de maçã crocante)
A traditional Brazilian take on a crunchy apple pie that makes for a perfect treat. The pastry is simple to assemble and uses staple ingredients.
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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 cinnamon sugar 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 cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these pantry staples at local supermarkets like Farmer Joe or smaller grocers in Apia. Look for fresh apples in the produce section and high-quality baking flour in the baking aisle. As a substitute for self-rising flour, you can combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour with 4.5 teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt.
Preparation method
- In a mixing 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 reaches a uniform, crumbly texture.
- Grease a medium baking dish with butter or margarine, and optionally dust with a little flour.
- 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 base.
- In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice and honey together, then drizzle over the apples.
- Top the apples with the remaining crumble mixture, spreading it gently without packing it down.
- Place into 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 warm, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. This pie can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Observations
This recipe is a classic take on a crunchy apple pie, a beloved sweet treat in Brazilian households known for its practicality and comforting flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert, it features a simple, crumbly dough paired with an apple filling and a zesty citrus hint. A crisp, golden topping brings everything together.
The preparation is straightforward and accessible, even for beginners. You will achieve a beautifully golden pie, with soft, cinnamon-kissed apples tucked beneath an irresistible, buttery crust.
The preparation is straightforward and accessible, even for beginners. You will achieve a beautifully golden pie, with soft, cinnamon-kissed apples tucked beneath an irresistible, buttery crust.
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