French apple pie, or *tarte aux pommes*, is a timeless dessert celebrated for its delicate balance of sweet-tart apples and buttery pastry. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this iconic treat.
Ingredients: For the pastry, you’ll need 250g all-purpose flour, 125g cold unsalted butter (cubed), 1 egg yolk, 2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. For the filling, use 6-7 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), 50g sugar, 1 lemon (juiced), 1 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp butter.
Steps:
1. Make the pastry: Rub cold butter into flour until crumbly. Add egg yolk, sugar, and salt, then knead into a ball. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Prepare the filling: Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Assemble: Roll out pastry and line a 9-inch tart pan. Fill with apple slices, dot with butter, and fold excess pastry over the edges.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake for 35-40 minutes until pastry is golden and apples are tender.
Tips: For extra flavor, brush the pastry with egg wash before baking. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche. This simple yet elegant dessert captures the essence of French baking—minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.
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