Quick and Easy Apple Pie Recipe

Quick and Easy Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• • 300 g flour (2+1/4 cups)
  • 3 eggs

• • 150 g sugar (2/3 cup)
  • 2 pots of natural yogurt (approximately 250 g or 1 cup)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)

• • 60 ml vegetable oil or 80 g butter (1/4 cup)
  • 16 g baking powder (1+1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 apples, cut into thin slices

• Icing sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 22 cm (8-9 inches) baking pan.

Prepare the Batter:

2. 2. Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.

2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the yogurt, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and the grated zest of one lemon. Mix well to combine.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder together and gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.

Prepare the Apples:

5. 5. Slice Apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into thin slices.

5. Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the lemon juice over the apple slices to prevent them from browning and to add extra flavor.

Assemble the Pie:

7. Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Arrange a layer of apple slices over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top in a decorative pattern.

Bake:

8. 8. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake in the medium-low part of the oven for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

9. Cool: Allow the pie to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve: Dust with icing sugar before serving, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• • Serve warm or at room temperature.

• Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking Tips

• • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the apples thinly and evenly.

Nutritional Benefits

• This apple pie provides a good source of dietary fiber from the apples and yogurt.
• Using yogurt adds calcium and protein, making the pie more nutritious.

Dietary Information

• • Suitable for vegetarians.

• Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.