American APPLE PIE typical apple tart, a sweet for breakfast or tea time, a delicious idea with shortcrust pastry, eggless.
The American Apple Pie is a very simple apple tart, the sweet symbol of the culture and culinary tradition of the United States. This dessert, with its roots dating back to European settlers, has become over time a symbol of American cuisine.
The apple tart is distinguished by its simplicity and genuineness: a base of crumbly and buttery pastry encases a filling of juicy apples, flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Apples, often Granny Smith or Golden Delicious varieties, are chosen for their perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, creating a soft and enveloping filling.
The Apple Pie is a dessert that carries a strong symbolic meaning. In the United States, it is associated with family values, tradition, and patriotism. It is a dessert present on tables during holidays, such as Thanksgiving and the 4th of July.
The American Apple Pie is much more than a simple apple tart, each slice is a dive into tradition, an experience that encapsulates the warmth of American homes and the flavor of history.
Join me in the kitchen today, there’s the American apple pie.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1.6 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 apples
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Steps
Prepare the shortcrust pastry, pour the flour into a bowl, add the butter, a tablespoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, and the cold water.
Knead quickly, make a ball and put it in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.
Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them, arranging them in a bowl.
Add the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and butter, all the filling ingredients, and mix well, then cover the bowl and refrigerate.
After the resting time, take the shortcrust pastry from the fridge and divide it in half, place the base in a 7.8 inch pan and fill with the filling.
Roll out the other half of the shortcrust and close the pie.
Prick the crust with a fork and draw a cross on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 30-40 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool before cutting.
Bon appetit
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American APPLE PIE apple tart
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) American APPLE PIE apple tart
What is the best type of apples to use for an Apple Pie?
The best apples for an Apple Pie are those that maintain their shape and flavor during baking, like Granny Smith apples, which are slightly tart, or Golden Delicious, which are sweet and tender.
How to store an Apple Pie?
An Apple Pie can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days covered with a cloth or plastic wrap. For longer storage, it can be refrigerated for up to 4-5 days. It can also be frozen; in this case, it’s best to wrap it well in plastic wrap and then in a freezer bag, for a duration of up to 2-3 months.
How to make the crust for the Apple Pie?
To make the crust, mix flour, cold butter, and a pinch of salt, gradually adding cold water until a homogeneous dough forms. The dough is then divided into two parts, one for the bottom and one to cover the pie, and chilled in the refrigerator before rolling out.
