A classic apple pie is the perfect way to show off your baking skills, and impress your friends and family. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious and impressive pie.
Ingredients
- 450g (1 lb) shortcrust pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4-6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8-10 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Method
- Preheat oven to 220 C (425 F).
- Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23 cm (9 in) pie dish.
- Trim pastry, leaving a 2.5 cm (1 in) overhang.
- Brush pastry with beaten egg.
- Mix together sugar, flour and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the apples.
- Dot with butter.
- Roll out remaining pastry and use to top the pie. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many ways you can change and improve this recipe to suit your own taste. For example, you could:
- Use a different type of pastry, such as puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
- Add a layer of fruit, such as raspberries or blackberries, between the pastry layers
- Try different types of apples, such as Granny Smith apples, or a mix of apples
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the sugar and flour mixture to add a bit of zing
What other food it works well with
This pie is delicious on its own, or you could serve it with:
- Custard
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
Common Mistakes
When making this pie, avoid these common mistakes:
- Over-baking the pie – this will make the pastry tough and dry
- Under-baking the pie – this will make the pastry soggy
- Not pre-baking the pastry – this will make the bottom of the pie crust raw and doughy
Nutritional Information
This pie is high in sugar and calories, and should be enjoyed in moderation.
Allergens:
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Butter