⏱ Time
Preparation: 25 minutes
Baking: 35–40 minutes
Total: About 1 hour
🧺 Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 250g plain flour
- 125g cold butter, cubed
- 50g sugar
- 3–4 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 4–5 apples, peeled and sliced
- 60g brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Method
- Rub the cold butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add sugar, salt and enough cold water to form a soft dough.
- Wrap and chill for about 20 minutes.
- Mix the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and flour.
- Roll out half the pastry and line a pie dish.
- Add the apple filling and dot with butter.
- Cover with the remaining pastry and make a few small cuts on top.
- Brush with milk or beaten egg.
- Bake at 190°C for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly and serve warm with custard, cream or ice cream.
Our tip: A mixture of sweet and slightly tart apples gives the best flavour.