Vida Recetas Editorial
Apple pie with streusel is a delicious and original variation of the classic apple pie. Instead of covering it with a layer of dough, this recipe uses a crumble or streusel, a mixture of flour, sugar, and cold butter that is crumbled with your fingers and sprinkled on top, creating a crispy and golden texture. This pie is perfect for those looking for a homemade dessert with a different twist, ideal to serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of tea.
Streusel has German roots and means 'sprinkled' or 'scattered'. It became popular in Central Europe and then spread to other cuisines. This version combines a shortcrust pastry with orange flavor, a filling of red apples marinated with cinnamon and cloves, and a cold butter crumble that adds a crunchy contrast. The result is a balanced pie between sweet, the acidity of the apple, and the aroma of spices.
It's ideal for apple dessert lovers who want to try a different texture, and also for those looking for a medium-difficulty recipe that impresses their guests. Although it requires several steps, the result is worth it.
Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
8
Calories
240 kcal
For the dough, we must combine the sifted flour, the sugar flower, margarine and butter (both room temperature) in a bowl, mix everything and add the water little by little. Put everything together (no need to knead) and once everything is well mixed and ensure that there are no pieces of butter or margarine, add orange zest. When the dough is ready, set aside.
Let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes before rolling out in the mold (26 cm).
We continue with the crumble; to do this, have a bowl and add cold butter, flour, sugar and cinnamon powder. Sift with your fingers until everything is well mixed and set aside.
At the same time, we have the apples cut into slices. We booked.
In a pan, put melted butter and add the sliced apples and sugar. We mix well. Then we add the cinnamon powder and branches and the cloves, continue mixing.
Cook until the butter has been well consumed. 15 minutes approximately.
We preheat the oven.
Once the apples are cooked, remove the cloves and the cinnamon sticks. Let it cool down.
When the dough is firm and cold, roll it out on a pre-floured counter and put it in a removable mold. We bake at 180°C, for about 15 myths the dough or until it is half cooked, then we remove it from the oven being careful not to burn.
We assemble the already warm apple into the mold with the dough and on top of the whipped apples we put the crumble. We spread it well on the cake.
We put it back in the oven and cook for about 15 more minutes, you can check.
We serve warm on a plate.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
