Apple pie is a very popular traditional dessert in various Latin American countries, although its origin dates back to Europe, specifically to England and Germany, where there is a long tradition of baking with fresh fruits. In different Latin American countries, it is known by various names, such as "pay de manzana" in Mexico, "torta de manzana" in Argentina, and "pastel de manzana" in countries like Chile and Colombia. This dessert is characterized by combining the acidity and texture of the apple with a sweet and crunchy topping, which adds a perfect contrast to the flavor. The crunchy version, like the one we present today, highlights that balance thanks to its oat and spice topping, which gives it an unmatched aroma and texture.
The crispy apple pie from the Autumn Moon Cafe
How to prepare The Crunchy Apple Pie from Café Autumn Moon
To prepare this delicious pie, start by mixing 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced, with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan to prevent the pie from sticking during baking.
For the topping, mix flour, oats, sugar, and the spices: allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Using the large holes of a grater, grate the cold butter directly into the bowl with the dry ingredient mixture so it integrates homogeneously.
Mix until the mixture just begins to come together, being careful not to overmix to maintain the crunchy texture after baking.
Stir the apples in a large bowl with the previously prepared sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Pour the apple mixture into the baking pan and sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the fruit.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crunchy, releasing that characteristic and delicious aroma.
Serve hot accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to further enhance the flavor and enjoy an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients (7)
- Flour
- Oats
- Sugar
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Butter
Instructions (24 steps)
- 1 Apple mixture: 5 granny smith apples
- 2 peeled
- 3 cored
- 4 and sliced
- 5 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 6 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 7 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- 8 preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 9 Grease an 8-inch square baking pan
- 10 For the topping: mix the flour
- 11 oats
- 12 sugar
- 13 and spices in a large bowl
- 14 Using the large holes of a grater
- 15 grate the butter into the bowl
- 16 Mix until the mixture just begins to come together
- 17 being careful not to overmix
- 18 Toss the apples in a large bowl with the sugar
- 19 cinnamon
- 20 and lemon juice
- 21 Pour into the baking pan and sprinkle the topping mixture over the fruit
- 22 Bake for 45 to 60 minutes
- 23 or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crisp
- 24 Serve warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream
Nutritional Information
Calories:
821 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
99g
Fat:
51g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
19mg