Apple Pie “Invisible”
This pie earned its enchanting name due to the fact that it is chiefly made of the thinnest apple slices that meld into the modest amount of batter, rendering the crust almost invisible. With every slice, dozens of delicate apple slivers are revealed. The pie turns out exceptionally moist and brimming with apple flavor.
Ingredients for an Apple Lover’s Dream:
- Brandy: 1 tbsp, for a touch of elegance
- Milk: 90 ml, for a tender batter
- Baking Powder: 10 g, for the perfect rise
- Sugar: 160 g, for a sweet touch
- Flour: 60 g, just enough to bind
- Apples: 4, for the pie’s soul
- Eggs: 3, for richness
- Sunflower Oil: 2 tbsp, for a light batter
- Butter: 2 tbsp, melted, for a silky filling
- Walnuts: 3 tbsp, for a delightful crunch
Method for the Perfect “Invisible” Pie:
- Batter Base: Whisk 2 eggs with 80 g of sugar until light and frothy. Fold in the sifted flour with baking powder. Stir in the sunflower oil, milk, and brandy to form a smooth batter.
- Apple Prep: Peel the apples and slice them into ultra-thin pieces using a mandolin or sharp knife. Gently fold the apple slices into the batter, ensuring they’re completely coated.
- Assembling the Pie: Pour the batter into an 18 cm baking form and bake for 30 minutes at 200°C until the batter sets and begins to golden.
- Creating the Topping: Combine 1 egg with melted butter and the remaining 80 g of sugar. Whip until well combined. Pour this mixture over the hot pie and sprinkle with walnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Final Bake: Continue to bake the pie for an additional 10-15 minutes. Once baked, let the pie cool completely, ideally refrigerated overnight to set.
Ready to Indulge: Serve this “invisible” apple pie as a sublime treat that will transport you to a realm of delicate apple layers wrapped in a barely-there batter, a dessert that’s as intriguing as it is delightful.
Enjoy Your Creation! This pie promises a sensory journey through thin slices of apples, each bite a testament to the art of baking where simplicity and flavor become one.