(Photo 4 above) My topping is really easy to make with just 4 ingredients (5 if you add a bit more cinnamon): Or go for whichever apples are locally grown and in season because they will often be the tastiest! How do you make the oat crumble topping? My possibly unorthodox bottom line advice is to simply use your favourite apples. Other times I use some juicy, sharp Granny Smiths or Golden Delicious, or whatever catches my eye at the farmer’s market. I find they have just the right balance of tangy and sweet. I tend to choose Pink Lady apples for both this and my other favourite apple dessert, my easy apple cake. … and your filling makes itself during baking! What are the best kind of apples to use? vanilla and a pinch of salt (if you like).(Photo 1 above) Making the filling is extremely easy. Lastly, tuck some aluminium foil around the pastry edges while it’s baking to stop it browning too much, or invest in a pastry shield!Īlso, I’ve found that you DO NOT need to pre-bake your pastry when making an apple pie (although I did in the photos below, just to see if it was worth it…) I find the edges get too browned if you do.Īs you might guess, I learned this the hard way! How do you make an apple pie filling? Only process until your pastry just comes together ( don’t over-mix), and chill your pastry while making your apple filling and crumble topping, which will make it easier to roll out.
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Pro pastry making tips: Want to be a champion sweet pastry maker? Use really cold butter, eggs and milk (straight from the fridge). My pastry case always looks very rustic, but I think that all adds to the homemade look!
You might get some holes or rips, but it’s really easy to press it back together again. Place it into the pie dish all folded up, then unfold and press up and slightly over the sides. The pastry is quite soft, so I find it helps to fold all the sides into the middle. (Photos 3-4) Knead pastry a few times, then roll out (with flour!).
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I like to use 1/3 to 1/2 whole wheat pastry, but feel free to use all white flour if you prefer. (Photos 1-2) Pulse butter, flour, sugar, an egg and a little water in a food processor. You can do that if you like, but if you have a food processor, making your own sweet pastry case couldn’t be easier (don’t worry if you don’t have one – the pastry is easy to make by hand too!). Some similar recipes I’ve come across suggest buying a ready made pastry case. Just a simple apple pie with a crumble topping! It might sound and look a bit tricky and time consuming to make, but I assure you this is a very easy dessert recipe. It has a streusel or oat crumb topping instead of the pastry top of a normal apple pie. An apple crumble is one of Britain’s favourite desserts, so you can depend on an apple crumble pie (otherwise known as a Dutch apple pie) to be a crowd pleaser, too! So why not mix all of these and make an apple crumble pie? What’s an apple crumble pie? We might never agree on what makes the perfect dessert, but a close second for both of us might be an apple cake, an apple pie, or an apple crumble. Gooey and chocolaty is always at the top of my list (have you tried this 30 minute HEALTHY chocolate cake yet?) while fruity, creamy and meringue-y is Mr.
Scrummy and I usually go for options at opposite end of the spectrum. It’s a classic Autumn dessert that will just melt in your mouth! Crowd pleasing apple desserts Can’t decide whether to make a traditional apple pie or apple crumble? Why not make a cross between the two – a Dutch apple pie! An apple crumble pie with a delicious and crispy oat crumble topping, this crowd pleaser is easier to make than you think.
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