Italian apple pie. Recipe with photos step by step

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The original recipe for Italian apple pie has not reached modern cooks. The first mention of it is found in a cookbook of the 14th century. The dessert is popular in many countries, since apples are the most common fruit on Earth. In addition, preparing the pie is not difficult, and the whole process takes no more than 60 minutes.

Classic Italian apple pie recipe

Italian apple pie, the recipe for which is popular among housewives of all ages, was first baked in the Middle Ages. The technology for preparing the dessert was different from modern ones, since in those days there was practically no sugar due to its high cost and only kings could afford it. Apples themselves are very healthy.

They contain a group of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, H and PP. In addition, the fruits contain a lot of magnesium, calcium and potassium. They also contain molybdenum, phosphorus and sodium.

The usefulness of multi-colored fruits has been proven by scientists from different countries. They have a positive effect on the functioning of the liver, kidneys, heart and nervous system. Regular consumption of apples and dishes made from them prevents the appearance of atherosclerosis and malignant tumors. Different countries have their own recipes for apple pie, but one of the most popular is a dessert prepared using Italian technology.

Italian apple pie is a budget-friendly treat, as it is prepared from improvised ingredients and apples are available in stores all year round. Apple pie is made using stretched, puff pastry, yeast or shortbread dough. Dessert can be open, closed or half-open.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (4 pcs.);
flour (0.2 kg);
eggs (2 pcs.);
milk (130 ml);
butter (50 g);
baking powder (4 g);
sugar (140 g);
salt (1 pinch).

The list of ingredients is based on 6 servings.

Step-by-step cooking process

To make a classic Italian apple pie, you need:

Break the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks.
Beat the yolks with sugar in a deep container.
Melt the butter in a water bath and pour half of it into the yolks.
Add flour, milk, baking powder and salt to the container.
Mix the ingredients until smooth and without lumps.
Prepare a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
Pour the dough into the baking container.
Peel and core the apples, wash them and cut into slices.
Place the fruit in the dough on a baking sheet, pour the remaining butter on top and sprinkle with sugar.
Turn on the oven to preheat, setting it to 180˚C.
Place the container with the dough in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

After the dessert is baked, it is allowed to cool and served with tea or other drinks.

What can I add?

Apple pie contains not only the usual sugar and salt, but also other spices. For example, baking with vanilla or cinnamon turns out delicious. Some people add citric acid or basil to the dessert. Some people manage to top the apples with additional sweet jam, while others cover the baked goods with cream.

In addition to the main ingredient of apples, pears, plums, apricots or currants are also added to the pie. Sweet and sour fruits go well with rhubarb, carrots and ginger.

Decoration

Apple pie is decorated in different ways. In England, for example, pieces of Wensleydale cheese are placed on it, and in the USA it is served with cheddar. In Western countries, the dessert is decorated with pieces of ice cream, and in the East - with caramelized fruits. The apple dessert, covered with whipped cream and jelly inserts, looks beautiful and tasty. Slices of citrus fruit or sliced kiwi look appetizing on it.

It is customary to place the whole pie on the table and cut off the necessary portions for each guest. They eat dessert with their hands or using special spoons.

Ingredients

flour 180 g	milk 125 ml
apples 4 things.	baking powder 4 g Read also: Kefir pies with frozen berries, fresh in the oven, in a slow cooker. Recipe with photo
egg yolk 2 pcs.	salt a pinch
sugar 120 g	cinnamon+brown sugar
butter 50 g

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Milk is a nutritious liquid that is produced by the mammary glands of female mammals and is used to feed their offspring. Read on Kulinarika All recipes with “milk”

An apple is a fruit of the apple tree that is eaten fresh and also used in cooking and for making drinks. Read on Kulinarika All recipes with “apples”

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In 10 minutes

Italian apple pie, the recipe for which is in most cookbooks, can be prepared in 10 minutes. in the microwave.

Italian apple pie - a quick recipe.

The dessert turns out just as tasty and aromatic as with the classic baking method.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (2 pcs.);
lemon (1 pc.);
milk (50 ml);
eggs (2 pcs.);
flour (0.1 kg);
sunflower oil (40 ml);
baking powder (6 g);
sugar (80 g);
vanillin (1 pinch).

Ingredients are indicated for 4 servings.

Step-by-step cooking process

To make a quick apple pie in the microwave, you need:

Peel the apples, wash them and cut them into cubes.
Beat eggs in a deep bowl.
Add sugar, sunflower oil, vanillin and mix until the consistency is smooth.
Wash the lemon under running water and grate its peel on a fine grater.
Add citrus zest, milk, flour and baking powder to the container with the remaining ingredients.
Mix the contents of the container well and add the apples.
Pour the dough into a glass container for baking in the microwave.
Let the pie sit for 8 minutes. bake at 800 watts.

After the dessert is ready, it is sprinkled with sugar and served.

With caramel

The recipe for Italian apple pie can also be made with caramel. At the same time, some housewives, in order not to bother with the dough, buy ready-made dough, which greatly facilitates the preparation process.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (4 pcs.);
lemon (1/2 pcs.);
puff pastry (0.3 kg);
butter (1 tbsp);
cinnamon (10 g);
sugar (0.1 kg + 1 tbsp.).

100 g of product contains 189 kcal.

Step-by-step cooking process

To prepare a homemade apple dessert, you need to prepare the ingredients:

Wash, peel and pit the apples and cut each into 8 equal pieces.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and sprinkle it over the fruit slices.
Sprinkle apples with cinnamon and a spoonful of sugar.

Next, start preparing the caramel.

To do this you need:

Melt the butter in a thick-bottomed container.
Add the remaining sugar to it without removing the container from the heat.
Stir constantly with a spatula so that the crystals melt evenly.
When the sugar begins to acquire a caramel hue, reduce the heat to low.

After this, start baking the pie.

To do this you need:

Place apples in a container with caramel without removing from heat and cook for 15 minutes. In this case, the fruit slices are not moved.
Turn on the oven to preheat, setting the temperature sensor to 180˚C.
Cut out a circle of dough with a diameter slightly larger than the container with caramel and apples.
Cover the fruit with dough, carefully tucking the edges inward.
Use a fork to make punctures on the surface of the dough so that it does not rise too much during heat treatment.
Place the pie crust in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

After the dessert is baked, it is removed from the oven and allowed to cool for about 7 minutes. At the final stage, the baking container is turned over and the dessert is placed on a dish so that the bottom covered with caramel is on top.

Unusual Italian pie with apple layer

Italian apple pie often uses different ingredients. This cooking method will create a low-calorie dish that will appeal to people who control their diet. A layer of fruit will give the baked goods a delicate taste and juiciness.

To do this you will need:

200 g wheat flour;
3 tbsp. l low-fat sour cream;
25 g butter;
7 apples;
a large handful of raisins;
200 g granulated sugar;
1 egg;
a pinch of coarse table salt;
50 g powdered sugar.

First, prepare the dough by mixing sour cream, sugar, salt, egg, 1 tbsp. l. vegetable and butter. Mix the mixture well, gradually add flour and beat the mass. The base is set aside to infuse. Wash the apples, cut off the peel, remove the core and cut into small pieces.

Some is added to the base, and the rest is used to decorate the dessert. Grease a baking tray with oil and pour out the dough.

The slices are placed on top in the shape of a whirlpool. Bake the cake for 45 minutes at +180°C in the oven. If powdered sugar is not available, use cocoa powder. Homemade baked goods serve 6 people.

With nuts

Italian apple pie, the recipe for which can be found in every culinary magazine, is made by some housewives with walnuts or hazelnuts.

Hard fruits are not only healthy, but also beautifully decorate homemade baked goods.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (4 pcs.);
lemon (1 pc.);
walnuts (60 g);
eggs (2 pcs.);
milk (125 ml);
flour (80 g);
butter (50 g);
oil for frying (4 tbsp.);
sugar (0.1 kg);
salt (1 chip);
cinnamon (1 tsp).

Ingredients are for 1 medium pie.

Step-by-step cooking process

To prepare apple dessert at home you need:

Wash the apples, peel them and cut into thin slices.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and sprinkle it on the apples to prevent them from darkening.
Set the oven temperature sensor to 180˚C and leave it to warm up.
Mix milk, flour, eggs, frying oil, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a deep container.
Knead the dough thoroughly and leave for 15 minutes.
Grease a baking dish with butter.
Grind walnuts.
Fill the baking pan with dough and place the apple slices tightly in it.
Sprinkle the pie shell with nuts, sugar and cinnamon.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

After the dessert is baked, it is removed from the oven and allowed to cool. The pie is served on a flat dish selected according to the size of the treat.

Step-by-step recipe with photos

I came across this recipe on the Internet and couldn’t pass it up. And my instincts were correct. After making this delicious Italian Country Apple Pie today, I was delighted. The pie looked and tasted amazing. Ruddy, with caramel streaks, an apple layer and a porous crumb, the pie was to the taste of my whole family.

The Italians probably gave this pie the name “country” for its ease of preparation. This takes at most 15-20 minutes, and then into the oven and that’s it, gorgeous baked goods on your table. And the set of ingredients is so simple that the products can be found in every home.

Therefore, if you want apple pie, use this recipe. I'm sure his success is guaranteed.

Prepare the required set of ingredients.

Beat an egg into a bowl and add one raw yolk, add sugar. Not much, literally 2-3 tbsp. Save the sugar for sprinkling the pie.

Using a mixer or whisk, beat the eggs until white.

Melt the butter in a water bath, you can also use a microwave, and cool it. Add half the butter to the egg mixture. Pour in milk and stir.

Add sifted flour and baking powder.

Stir the dough until smooth; the consistency should resemble thick sour cream.

Peel the apples, remove the core, and cut the pulp into medium slices (as in the photo).

Cover the bottom of the mold (I have a mold with a diameter of 18 cm) with parchment, grease the sides with a thin layer of butter. Pour the dough and smooth it out. Place apple slices in a circle on top of the dough.

Drizzle butter on top and sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

Italian country apple pie is ready. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack to prevent the bottom from getting soggy, then transfer to a plate.

Cut the cooled pie into portions and serve.

Tea, milk or a cup of coffee will be welcome.

Bon appetit!

With custard

For those who already know how to cook well, you can try baking an apple pie with custard and sponge cake inside. The process takes about 120 minutes, but the result will pleasantly amaze not only the hostess herself, but also the guests.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (4 pcs.);
orange (1 pc.);
lemon (1/2 pcs.);
milk (1 l);
eggs (11 pcs.);
butter (250 g);
flour (0.8 kg);
sugar (0.7 kg);
cold water (1 tbsp);
peach liqueur (100 ml);
vanillin;
salt;
jelly.

If desired, you can add cinnamon and other spices to the dessert.

Step-by-step cooking process

Creating a dessert takes several stages.

First you need to prepare the dough:

Grind the butter and sugar in a deep container.
Wash and peel citrus fruits.
Grind lemon and orange zest in any convenient way.
Break 2 eggs and separate the whites from the yolks.
Add an egg and 2 yolks, ½ zest, flour (0.5 kg), salt to the butter container and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Pour a spoonful of cold water into the bowl and knead the dough.
Wrap the workpiece in cling film and place for 30 minutes. in the refrigerator.

The next step is to start preparing the custard.

To do this you need:

Pour milk into a saucepan and put on fire.
Add the remaining zest to it and mix.
Squeeze juice from orange and lemon.
Break 4 eggs and separate the whites from the yolks.
Beat the yolks with flour (120 g), sugar (0.3 kg) and citrus juice in a deep bowl.
Pour boiling milk into the eggs and flour and mix quickly and thoroughly.
Return the contents of the bowl to the pan and cook for another 4 minutes. The mixture is constantly stirred.
The finished cream is left to cool by turning off the gas under the pan.

Next, start preparing the biscuit.

To do this you need:

Beat the remaining eggs with sugar until the mass increases 2-3 times its original volume.
Add flour, constantly stirring the mixture from top to bottom to prevent the formation of lumps.
Take a baking dish, grease it with butter and sprinkle with flour.
Pour the biscuit dough into it and place in the oven for 30 minutes, setting the temperature sensor to 180˚C.
Lay out the finished puffed cake and let it cool.

At the final stage, they begin to assemble the dessert.

To do this you need:

Take a pie pan, grease it with butter, sprinkle with flour and place it in the upper chamber of the refrigerator.
Take out the chilled dough and roll it into a flat thin cake.
Place the dough in the mold and carefully spread it over its surface.
Trim off excess pieces that extend beyond the boundaries of the baking container.
Place 1/3 of the cream on the dough and spread evenly over the surface with a spoon.
Cut the sponge cake into thin layers and place it on top of the cream.
Pour liqueur over the puffed pieces to soak them in and cover with the remaining cream.
Turn on the oven to preheat, setting the temperature sensor to 200˚C.
Wash the apples under running water, peel and seed them, and cut into thin pieces.
Place the chopped fruit on the surface of the pie.
Sprinkle the dessert with sugar and place it in the oven for 10 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 180˚C and bake for another 15 minutes.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool.
Remove from the mold and place on a flat plate.

Before serving, the surface of the Italian apple pie is brushed with jelly to coat the fruit.

The first stage of preparation is making the dough.

The backbone of any pie is the dough. It can be completely different - sand, puff, biscuit and others. The dough in this recipe resembles biscuit dough, but is prepared a little differently. For example, milk and butter are often not added to biscuit dough. Also, the whole egg is used for it, but we will take only the yolks. Otherwise, everything is elementary and standard.

The first step is to separate the yolk and white. This can be done in different ways. Some have a special kitchen device for separating them. On the Internet, many have seen the bottle method. In it, we first break an egg into a container, and then sort of suck the yolk into it, and then squeeze it into another container. But the easiest way is to break the egg into a couple of halves and use this to separate its two components.

Now we need a mixer. We beat the yolks with sugar. You need to stir it all until the color of the mass changes and the sugar dissolves. Don't pour out all the sugar, leave just a little for later. You will find out where it goes further as the recipe progresses.

The butter must be melted. To do this, place it in a heatproof bowl in the microwave. Make sure that it does not boil there, but just melts a little. And after this the oil must be cooled. For convenience, immediately divide it in half. This way the oil will cool faster, and in any case we will need half the oil later.

Pour the melted butter and milk into the yolk mixture. Beat everything well again. Now you need to sift the flour. Thanks to this procedure, the flour becomes fluffier and airier. We saturate it with oxygen. This makes the dough itself more tender and airy than with wholemeal flour.

How to sift flour? Very simple. Kitchenware stores have long sold special mugs with blades that sift flour well. But you can use a large sieve with small holes. In theory, the mug itself is designed in the same way as a sieve, but in the first case the blades mix everything, and in the second you do it with a spoon. Pour the sifted flour into the container with the liquid and mix as thoroughly as you can. It is best to completely get rid of lumps.

To make the finished dough fluffy, we use baking powder. The more you add it, the fluffier our Italian pie will turn out. The recipe indicates 1/2 teaspoon, but some may find this amount insufficient. In general, add it as much as you think is necessary. And just stir and distribute it throughout the mass. By the way, the dough should be quite liquid.

From crumbs

Italian apple pie, the recipe of which attracts many with its simplicity, can be prepared without using a mixer or blender.

The crumb dessert is prepared in 50 minutes.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (6 pcs.);
lemon (1 pc.);
eggs (1 pc.);
flour (0.4 kg);
butter (0.2 kg);
water (3 tbsp);
sugar (0.2 kg);
brown sugar (80 g);
vanilla sugar (10 g);
baking powder (8 g);
cinnamon (1 tsp).

Salt the dough to taste.

Step-by-step cooking process

To prepare an Italian dessert at home yourself, you need:

Peel and pit apples, wash them and cut into cubes.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
Take a frying pan with a thick bottom and put it on fire.
Pour lemon juice, water and sugar into a heated container.
Stir the contents of the pan until the white crystals dissolve in the liquid.
Place apples in sweet hot syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon and vanilla sugar.
Fry the fruits in a frying pan for 5 minutes.
Remove the butter from the refrigerator to warm and cut it into cubes.
Mix flour, soft butter, eggs, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
Grind the dough into crumbs with your hands.
Prepare a baking dish. Grease its sides with oil and place baking paper on the bottom.
Place half of the crumbs on the bottom of the pan and press down with a spoon to form a crust.
Carefully place the apples on the dough and cover them with the remaining crumbs.
Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. at a temperature of 180˚C.

Before serving, you can grind a little sugar and sprinkle it on the surface of the dessert.

With polenta

An unusual Italian apple pie is made from polenta or finely ground corn flour. The cooking process takes about 120 minutes. The dessert is not airy, but very tasty and aromatic.

What ingredients will you need?

The recipe includes:

apples (0.5 kg);
raisins (0.1 kg);
orange (2 pcs.);
lemon (2 pcs.);
honey (0.1 kg);
eggs (3 pcs.);
milk (500 ml);
vegetable oil (55 ml);
wheat flour (0.2 kg);
polenta (0.1 kg);
breadcrumbs (0.1 kg);
sugar (0.1 kg);
salt (1/2 tsp);
cinnamon (1/2 tsp).

The amount of ingredients is calculated for a 26 cm baking dish.

Step-by-step cooking process

To prepare apple dessert you need:

Grind sugar into powder.
Mix flour, polenta, sweet powder and breadcrumbs in a deep container.
In a separate container, mix eggs, honey, milk, butter and salt until smooth.
Peel and seed the apples, rinse them under running water and cut into cubes.
Wash and peel the citrus fruits, and grind the zest in any convenient way.
Mix all ingredients in one container.
Grease a baking dish with oil and pour the dough into it.
Place the pie in the oven for 50 minutes, setting the temperature sensor to 180˚C.
The finished dessert is removed from the oven and allowed to cool.

Before serving, the treat can be decorated with sliced citrus fruits.

The second stage of cooking is preparing the apples.

As mentioned at the beginning of the recipe, it is better to take two different varieties of apples. There's someone who's up to something here. Just give preference to the fruits that you adore the most.

Apples need to be washed well and peeled. Next you need to remove the core. There is a special knife for this process, but not everyone has it. If you have it, then everything is just fine. If not, then try to do it simply with a knife in any way convenient for you.

We will cut the filling more like for decoration. Let's make fairly large slices. Therefore, first we divide the whole fruit into quarters, and then cut each quarter into two or three more slices (depending on the original and desired sizes). To prevent the pulp from turning brown, it is best to sprinkle it with lemon juice.

Useful tips and tricks

In order to bake a fragrant pie according to the Italian recipe, you need to choose the right main ingredient - apples.

Experts recommend buying fruits for baking that:

They do not have wrinkles on the outside.
Elastic to the touch.
With whole clean skin.
With a dry surface.
No damage or black spots on the skin.
They have a fresh aroma.

To prepare apple pie, take fruits of sweet and sour varieties.

Variety	Description
"Antonovka"	fruits are green or yellow, medium size, weighing up to 0.3 kg
"Jonathan"	red and red-green fruits, medium size, weighing up to 0.15 kg
"Semerenko"	fruits of green and green-red shades, medium size, weighing up to 0.2 kg

In addition to the right type of fruit, vegetable oil is of great importance. For the test it is chosen without flavor. The recipe for Italian apple pie will help even a novice cook to prepare a delicious and aromatic dessert. The treat is suitable for tea, coffee or alcoholic drinks, such as wine or liqueur.

Description of preparation:

Preparing this pie will take you no more than 1 hour, which makes it an ideal treat if guests are already on the doorstep.
You can make this pie not only with apples, but also with sweet and sour pears, slightly dense plums, peaches, nectarines or apricots. Be sure to sprinkle the apples with cinnamon and sugar - this mixture will create a beautiful crispy crust on the pie. Main ingredient: Fruits / Apples / Dough Dish: Baking / Pies / Sweets Geography of cuisine: Italian / European