Apple pie is a delicious dessert that originated from European countries and is quite simple to make. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN today to try making this delicious apple pie and sweet potato apple pie that everyone loves!
1. Apple pie
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Apple Pie Serves 4 – 5 people
Apples 2 pieces Cane sugar 90 grams (can substitute with regular granulated sugar) Unsalted butter 95 grams All-purpose flour 120 grams Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon Size M chicken eggs 2 pieces
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Tools needed
Whisk, mixing spoon, oven, non-stick pan, parchment paper, round mold 15 – 20cm
How to make Apple Pie
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Line with parchment paper
Place the mold on the parchment paper, use a pen to trace the bottom edge and cut out a circle using the mold to line the bottom. You can also buy pre-made round parchment paper that matches the size of the mold. Cut an additional rectangular piece that is taller than the mold and place it in the mold.
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Prepare the apples
Peel the apples. Then, cut one apple into cubes and cut another into 6 wedge-shaped pieces. Cut each wedge into 4 slices.
Tip: Depending on your preference for sour or sweet, you can choose apples accordingly. Ripe red apples will give sweetness, while green apples or unripe red apples will provide a tart flavor.
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Prepare the apple pie filling
Heat a pan on the stove, add butter and let it melt, then add the sugar. Cook the sugar until it turns a caramel color, then add the diced apples and stir-fry on medium heat. Once the apples are well-coated with the butter and caramelized sugar, reduce the heat and cover for 5 minutes.
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Prepare the cake batter mixture
Add the remaining butter and sugar into a large bowl. Use a whisk to mix the butter and sugar until well combined, creating a smooth mixture.
Gradually add 2 eggs into the mixture above and continue to stir well. Once the butter + sugar + eggs mixture is well combined, add the flour + baking powder + cinnamon powder. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is thick and smooth.
Tip:
- The butter should be at room temperature, soft but not melted. You can use a mixer to save time, and the mixture will be more even and smoother.
- You can beat the eggs separately before adding them to the butter + sugar mixture. This avoids any spoiled eggs that could affect the mixture. The flour, cinnamon powder, and baking powder should be sifted before adding them to the bowl.
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Preparing to bake the pie
Use a whisk to mix the apples in the pan gently, being careful not to be too rough. Pour the mixture into a mold lined with parchment paper and arrange 6 slices of apple cut into wedges on top for decoration according to your preference and taste. Place the pie in the oven and bake at a temperature of 180°C for about 40 – 50 minutes.
Tip: Depending on the type of oven, there may be differences in temperature, so you should follow the time and temperature chart provided for baking. However, during the baking process, always keep an eye on it to adjust the time and temperature as needed to achieve the best possible pie when it comes out of the oven.
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Final product
The pie after baking will have a golden-brown surface, the apples will turn a darker color and shrivel slightly. Inside, the pie is soft and moist, with aromatic, rich caramel and butter-flavored apple pieces.
2. Sweet potato apple pie
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Apple Pie Serves 4
Cake flour 160 gr (cake flour) Bread flour 155 gr Almond flour 15 gr Sweet potatoes 2 tubers Apples 2 fruits Vanilla 1/2 fruit (or 2gr vanilla extract) Peanut butter 220 gr Sugar 40 gr Condensed milk 30 ml Rum 1/3 teaspoon Salt 2 gr
How to choose good sweet potatoes
- Choose sweet potatoes that are intact, with no cracks or chips. When holding the potato, it should feel heavy, firm, and not bruised.
- Be cautious if the sweet potato has black spots or is pockmarked, as this is a sign that the potato is spoiled.
- Select sweet potatoes that are round or elongated, without any waist or dents, and when pressed gently, they should not be too hard. These usually have less fiber, more starch, and taste very sweet.
- Avoid choosing very small or elongated potatoes with waists or dents as they tend to have more fiber.
Tools needed
Oven, pot, bowl, 18cm pie mold (or depending on type), flat whisk, plastic wrap,…
How to Make Sweet Potato Apple Pie
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Mix Flour and Butter
Mix 160g of cake flour and 155g of bread flour together.
Then cut 200g of butter into small pieces and add it to the dry flour mixture, mixing while breaking the butter into smaller pieces.
Dissolve 160ml of cold water with 2g of salt, then gradually pour it into the cake flour mixture. Mix well until a uniform dough is formed.
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Roll and Rest the Dough for the First Time
Wrap the mixed dough in plastic wrap, shape it into a rectangle, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Dust a little flour on the cutting board, take the dough out of the wrap, dust a bit more flour on top of the dough, and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle.
Next, fold both ends in, then roll it out again.
Finally, fold both ends in again and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
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Prepare the sweet potato
Wash the sweet potato with diluted salt water, then drain.
Next, cut the sweet potato into thick slices about 1 – 2cm. Then use a knife to peel off the skin.
Place a pot on the stove, add the sweet potato, and pour enough water to cover the sweet potato. Heat over medium heat, boil the sweet potato for about 15 – 20 minutes until soft, then turn off the heat, drain the water, and scoop the sweet potato into a bowl.
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Mash the sweet potato
After boiling, use a masher or a fork to mash the sweet potato until smooth.
Add 40g of cane sugar, 30ml of condensed milk, and 1/2 vanilla pod to the sweet potato, and use a spatula to mix well.
Then add about 15g of almond flour and 1/3 teaspoon of rum, continue to use the spatula to blend and mix the mixture until well combined. Use plastic wrap to cover the sweet potato mixture to let it rest.
Tip: You can replace the vanilla pod with vanilla extract.
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Roll and proof the dough for the second time
Similar to the first time, take the dough out of the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
Dust a layer of flour on the countertop so that the dough does not stick when rolling, place the dough on the countertop, use a rolling pin to roll it thin, and then fold both ends of the dough in.
Continue to roll the dough thinly and then fold the dough together again. Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it back in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
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Prepare the apples
Wash the apples thoroughly and let them dry.
Cut the apples into wedges, then peel off the seeds and skin.
Place the apples in a bowl and mix well with 15ml of lemon juice.
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Sauté apples with caramel
Place a pot on the stove, add 10ml of water and 40g of cane sugar, stir well over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Then heat until the sugar boils, large bubbles appear, and the sugar starts to turn a brown color, then add 20g of butter, and let it melt.
Next, add the apples to the pot and stir well. Add 1/2 vanilla pod, then continue to sauté for about 10 minutes to let the apples absorb the caramel. When the apples start to soften, turn off the heat and transfer the apples to a plate.
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Rolling and arranging the pie crust
Divide the dough into 2 parts.
For the first part, sprinkle a little flour on it and then use a rolling pin to roll it out. Gradually place the dough into the pie mold, pressing lightly to adhere it to the mold, trimming off any excess edges. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer to set the crust.
For the remaining dough, roll it out as well. Use a specialized knife to cut the dough into strips spaced about 1 – 2cm apart.
Finally, place the dough in the freezer to firm up the strips.
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Shaping and baking the pie
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pie mold, spreading it evenly. Then arrange the caramel apple pieces on top.
Next, arrange the cut dough strips in a checkerboard pattern, trimming off any excess dough.
For the pie edges, use 2 strips of dough twisted like a braid and place them along the circular edge of the pie mold.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes to stabilize the oven temperature.
Then place the pie in the oven, baking at 180 degrees Celsius for 35 – 40 minutes until the pie is cooked and evenly golden.
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Final Product
The pie is fragrant with caramel, with a uniformly golden, crispy crust. Inside, the crunchy sweet apple filling combined with the creamy sweet potato creates a flavor that is both unique and appealing. You can serve the pie with hot tea to balance the flavors.
How to choose good apples
- Choose apples with shiny skin, bright color, and a smooth feel when touched. If you prefer sweet apples, you can select darker ones with tiny white seeds.
- Avoid apples that are dull in color, bruised, or infested.
Tips for Successfully Making Apple Pie
- It is advisable to choose fresh ingredients, purchasing from reputable stores.
- Depending on your preference for sour or sweet, you can adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
- When eating, you can drizzle a little honey over the pie to increase moisture and sweetness.
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With a simple recipe, just with an oven 2 types of apple pie and sweet potato apple pie deserve to be on the list of sweet treats to try. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and make this enticing pie right away!
