Description
Szarlotka is a traditional Polish apple pie that features a buttery crust with a sweet and spiced apple filling. This recipe yields a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Filling:
- 6 large tart apples, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- Prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and egg yolk, mix until a soft dough forms, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Squeeze excess liquid from grated apples and mix with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Assemble the pie: Press larger portion of dough into pan, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, add apple filling, and top with remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the flour with almond flour for a nuttier flavor.
- This pie is best served at room temperature or slightly warm, and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
