Shortcrust Pastry Apple Pie Recipe

Who doesn’t love apple pie? This classic dessert is made even better with homemade shortcrust pastry. Follow this easy recipe to wow your family and friends!

Ingredients:

• 250g plain flour
• 125g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 50g icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 1kg apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 100g caster sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and icing sugar. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.
3. Wrap the pastry in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.
5. In another bowl, mix together the apples, caster sugar, cinnamon, and cornflour until the apples are coated evenly.
6. Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a floured surface to about 3mm thickness. Use the pastry to line a 20cm pie dish.
7. Pile the apple mixture into the lined dish.
8. Roll out the remaining pastry to about 3mm thickness and use it to cover the apples. Press the edges together to seal.
9. Brush the top with beaten egg wash.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is golden and the apples are soft. If the edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with strips of foil.
11. Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving.

Verdict:

This shortcrust pastry apple pie is a must-try for all those who love apple pie. The homemade shortcrust pastry adds a luxurious texture to the pie, making it extra special. The filling is perfectly sweet and spiced, making it the ultimate comfort dessert. Serve this pie warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.