Caramelised apple pie
Apple pie made with caramelised apples.
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Last modified on: September 11th 2018
For 1 pieces, you will need:
- 1 : 2 Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
- 2 : 8 apples
- 3 : 30 g butter
- 4 : 50 g caster sugar
- 5 : 20 g beaten egg
- Total weight: 2,000 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 55 min. | 1 hour 55 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1
15 min.
Peel 8 apples, and cut in half across.Stage 2
5 min.
Remove cores, no matter if the apples break during this operation.Stage 3
5 min.
Cut each half apple in half again.Stage 4
30 min.
Melt 30 g butter in a large pan or frying pan. Then sprinkle with 50 g caster sugar and put apples on top. Allow to caramelise on low heat.Stage 5
3 min.
Meanwhile, spread out the first circle of puff patry (this will be the pie base), prick it with a fork or a pique-vite. Put back in the fridge.Stage 6
3 min.
Spead out the second puff pastry circle (pie lid) and make a small hole in the centre to allow steam to escape during cooking (the "chimney").Put back in the fridge.
Stage 7
Apples will be caramelized after about 30 minutes.Stage 8
10 min.
Take out the pie base, place on work surface and spread the apples over, caramel side upwards and packed well towards the centre, to within about 1 cm - ½ inch of edge.Stage 9
3 min.
With a brush, moisten edge of pastry with cold water.Stage 10
5 min.
Place the second pastry circle on top.Stage 11
5 min.
Press all around the edge to seal.Stage 12
3 min.
If necessary cut round...Stage 13
...and trim off any excess.Stage 14
3 min.
Glaze top.Stage 15
25 min.
Leave in the fridge while oven preheats to 210°C or 410°F.Put in the oven for about 25 minutes.
Stage 16
Watch the coloration: as soon as it looks like the photo, it's done.Stage 17
Serve warm if possible.Remarks
You might find it easier to glaze with beaten egg-yolk just after cutting the "chimney".
If you prefer the classic version, with frangipane or almond cream, check out this other recipe: epiphany galette.
If you prefer the classic version, with frangipane or almond cream, check out this other recipe: epiphany galette.
Nutritional information
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How much will it cost?
For 1 pieces : 3.85 €
Source: Home made
More recipes?
This recipe use (among others) | Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Brioche dough, Checkerboard biscuits, Apple and almond gratin, Doughnuts, Mini palmiers, ... All |
 | Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple Batter Puddings, Pork Chops with Rosemary, French onion soup, Sandwich bread, Half-cooked chocolate cake with raspberry coulis, ... All |
 | Beaten egg: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Burger buns, Chouquettes, Tomato feuilleté with pesto, Morteau sausage rolled brioche, Elsa's Comtoise galette, ... All |
 | Apple: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Warm apple feuillantines, Clafoutis "Marie-Antoinette", Rice pudding with fruit and nuts, Apple and Blackcurrant Brioche Pies, Tart Tatin, ... All |
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