Shortcrust Apple Pie
Delicate, crumbly, fragrant, and made from accessible ingredients! Shortcrust apple pie is easy to prepare. Dough spirals beautifully decorate the pastry, adding originality. The juicy fruit filling soaks into the pie, giving it softness and a unique spicy aroma.
Updated : 17 July, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
Dough
1
Eggs
1
Egg yolks
35 grams
Sugar
170 grams
Butter
0.75 teaspoon
Baking powder
340 grams
Wheat flour
Filling
2
Apple
1 tablespoon
Sugar
to taste
Ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
The butter must be cold.
Step 2
Mix the flour with baking powder and sift. You may need more or less flour, depending on the dough’s consistency.
Step 3
Add the cold butter, cut into cubes, to the flour.
Step 4
Rub everything together with your hands until you get a crumbly texture.
Step 5
Using a fork or whisk, beat the egg and egg yolk with the sugar until smooth. Always wash eggs before use, as harmful bacteria can be present even on seemingly clean shells. The dough is moderately sweet. If you prefer it sweeter, increase the sugar amount.
Step 6
Pour the egg mixture into the crumbly dough mixture. Mix quickly. There’s no need to knead the dough for a long time.
Step 7
The dough should be smooth and soft. Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Step 8
Prepare the pie filling. Both sweet and sweet-tart apples will work.
Step 9
Wash, dry, peel, and core the apples. Slice them into medium-thick wedges.
Step 10
Sprinkle the prepared apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and mix.
Step 11
Roll out one portion of dough on parchment paper into a round layer about 0.2-0.3 inches (0.5-0.7 cm) thick. My circle was around 8.5-9 inches (22-23 cm) in diameter.
Step 12
Roll out the second portion of dough similarly. Cut the circle into 12 sectors, without cutting all the way to the center.
Step 13
Place the apple slices on the rolled-out base, leaving the edges free. Sprinkle each layer of apples with sugar and cinnamon. Adjust the sugar to taste depending on how sweet your fruit is. Skip cinnamon if you don’t like it.
Step 14
Carefully place the twisted dough strips over the filling. Press the ends of the spirals to the base of the pie.
Step 15
You can sprinkle the center with cinnamon mixed with sugar.
Step 16
Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes. Adjust baking time and mode according to your oven. Don’t overbake, or the pie will dry out. It should be lightly golden.
Step 17
Let the finished pie cool, cut into pieces, and serve. Enjoy your meal!