Late summer and fall is harvest time for fresh apples, which are just waiting to be used in delicious dishes and baking recipes. Crispy with sprinkles, on a tray or in a springform pan and served with vanilla ice cream - the apple cake in all possible variations is next to thatBee sting cakea popular classic in Germany and the favorite of many people with a sweet tooth. Whether for afternoon coffee or for a special occasion – a moist, covered apple cake is always a good idea, no matter the season! Every grandmother has her own little secret, which makes her recipe something special that the whole family will love. Whether a recipe for grandma's apple pie, with pudding, applesauce or even vegan - our recipesensure a real oneFlavor explosion and make baking a delicious pleasure.
Apple pie is one of those delicacies that you can find in almost every bakery. But in order for a covered apple pie to taste like it comes from a bakery, you need the right apples. Above all, these must be aromatic and not fall apart during baking. Now then comes the question “Which apples should you choose for apple pie?”. The apple varieties Elstar, Cox Orange, Boskop and Jonagold are characterized by an aromatic, slightly sour taste and are ideal for this.
Grandma's covered apple pie recipe
Covered apple cake with icing is a timeless cake classic and brings back great childhood memories for many of us. The fruity and aromatic filling, the crispy dough crust with a hint of cinnamon make the perfect cake for the autumn days! And the recipe for covered apple pie is so easy!
Ingredients required for the shortcrust pastry:
- 300 grams of wheat flour
- 150 grams of granulated sugar
- 170 Gramm Butter
- 2 eggs, size M
- 1 tsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
Filling and icing:
- 1 kilogram of tart apples
- The juice of a lemon
- 100 grams of sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 70 grams of raisins
- 3 tbsp apple juice
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
- Mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Work into the flour with your hands and add egg.
- Knead the mixture with the dough hook of the hand mixer and then with your hands to form a smooth dough.
- Wrap the shortcrust pastry in cling film and put it in the fridge for about 30-40 minutes.
- In the meantime, soak the raisins in the apple juice for the filling.
- Peel the apples, core them and cut them into thin wedges or small pieces and mix with the lemon juice.
- Place the apples in a small saucepan with the sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Grease a 26 centimeter diameter springform pan with butter and dust with a little flour.
- Roll out 2/3 of the dough on a floured work surface and line the mold with it and form an edge about 3-4 centimeters high.
- Prick the base evenly several times with a fork and, if desired, sprinkle some almond sticks on top.
- Spread the apple filling on the base and press it evenly.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut out a 26 centimeter circle. Carefully place the dough on the cake and press the edges together, pricking them several times with a fork.
- Bake the covered apple pie for about 45-50 minutes and let it cool completely in the pan.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and stir until smooth. Spread thinly over the cake using a silicone brush and, if desired, sprinkle with roasted almond leaves. Voilà – your baked apple pie is ready!
Or how about a quick covered apple pie from the tray?
Quickly conjured up and just as delicious in taste - a covered apple pie from the tray is the perfect solution for a spontaneous visit or if you need to prepare a larger cake for a family celebration.
Ingredients:
- 600 grams of wheat flour
- 220 grams of sugar
- 350 Gramm Butter
- 1 pack of baking powder
- 2 Owner
- a pinch of salt
- 1 pack of vanilla sugar
For the filling:
- around 1.5 kilograms of apples
- 100 grams of sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pack of vanillin sugar
- 20 grams of raisins
- 1 egg yolk and 1 tbsp milk for brushing
Preparation:
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- For the dough, mix flour with baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and knead into a dough using the dough hook.
- Divide in half and form into a ball. Wrap in cling film and place in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.
- For the apple filling, peel the apples, quarter them and cut them into thin wedges. Mix with the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla sugar and raisins and set aside. If you wish, you can lightly sauté the mixture with around 50 grams of butter in a pan for 5 minutes while stirring.
- Roll one ball of dough thinly onto the baking tray and spread the apple filling on top.
- Roll out the remaining dough, carefully place it over the apples and press the edges tightly.
- Mix milk with egg yolk and brush over the dough. Prick several times with a fork.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes.
Fluffy covered applesauce cake recipe
You don't have any apples in the house, but you do have a few jars of applesauce that need to be used up? Then a covered apple pie with apple sauce is your salvation! The recipe is incredibly quick and you can refine the cake with almond sticks or raisins if you like.
Ingredients for the dough:
- 550 grams of wheat flour
- 190 grams of sugar
- 250 grams butter at room temperature
- 2 Owner
- 1 pack of baking powder
- 1 pack of vanilla sugar
- a pinch of salt
Apple filling:
- 800 grams of applesauce, unsweetened
- Raisins or almonds as desired
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Mix butter, sugar and vanilla sugar with a hand mixer. Add wheat flour, salt and baking powder and continue stirring. Finally add the eggs and work the mixture into a smooth dough using the dough hook.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Grease a springform pan with butter or line it with baking paper.
- Roll out 2/3 of the dough thinly and press it into the mold, forming an edge about 2 centimeters high.
- Now spread the applesauce on top and smooth it out.
- For the dough cover, roll out the remaining dough and carefully place it on top.
- Bake the covered apple pie for 40 minutes.
- If desired, you can spread icing on the still warm cake.
The best recipe for covered apple pie Thermomix
Thermomix recipesare an excellent option for preparing quick and delicious dishes such as soups, cocktails, desserts and much more. Our covered apple cake Thermomix recipe is ideal for all hobby bakers who want to slowly get to grips with the art of baking.
Ingredients:
- 450 grams of wheat flour
- 150 grams of sugar
- 1 No
- 300 grams butter, cut into pieces
- 1 pack of baking powder
- The juice from a lemon
- some lemon peel
- 50 grams of raisins
- a pinch of salt
- some rum or vanilla sugar as desired
For the filling:
- Approximately 1.2 kilograms of apples
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 50 grams of sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation:
- For the dough, add lemon zest and 50 grams of sugar to the mixing bowl and pulverize for 20 seconds on level 10. Push down with the spatula.
- Whisk the egg and place 1 tablespoon of it, covered, in the refrigerator. Add the rest to the mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining flour, 100 grams of sugar, salt, butter and baking powder and knead for 30 seconds/speed 4.
- Take the dough and knead it with your hands on a lightly floured work surface.
- Form into a roll and divide into 3 balls.
- Flatten 2 balls, cut the third in half and form into 2 rolls. Wrap everything in cling film and place in the fridge for 3 hours.
- Mix the raisins with a little rum and let it steep.
- Grease a 24 centimeter diameter springform pan. Roll out the dough balls and cut them out using the mold.
- Place the first plate in the springform pan and prick several times with a fork. Chill the second sheet of dough.
- Place the rolls of dough on the edge of the mold and shape them into a 3 centimeter high edge.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Mix sugar, starch and cinnamon in a bowl for the apple filling.
- Place 600 grams of apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in the mixing bowl and chop with the spatula for 3 seconds on level 4. Add to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Repeat the above step with the remaining apples and also add them to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Stir in the raisins and mix everything well.
- Distribute the apple filling evenly over the dough, place the dough cover on top and press it firmly.
- Brush the dough thinly with the cold egg and a splash of water.
- Bake the cake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes.
The best vegan covered apple pie
How to prepare covered apple pie vegan? Yes, that is also possible! Just because you eat a vegan diet doesn't mean you have to give up the classic. The cake tastes so good that your non-vegan friends won't notice any difference from the original, we promise! To make the apple pie even healthier and sugar-free, you can use instead of sugarthe sugar substitute erythritoluse.
Ingredients:
- 370 grams of wheat or wholemeal flour
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 230 grams vegan butter, diced
- 4 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
- 1 kilogram of apples
- 100 grams of brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- the juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or vanilla pudding powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar and some non-dairy milk or melted coconut oil for the icing
Preparation:
- Mix flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the vegan butter and work it into the flour with your hands.
- Add the water little by little and continue kneading until a dough forms.
- Halve the dough, wrap it in cling film and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Peel the apples, core them and cut them into thin slices.
- Mix well in a bowl with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and cornstarch and set aside.
- Roll out half of the dough and place it in a greased springform pan. Prick the base several times with a fork and spread the apple mixture on top.
- Then roll out the other half of the dough and carefully place it on top of the apples. Press the edges tightly and prick with a fork.
- Sprinkle the cake with a little plant-based milk and brown sugar and then bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let cool and enjoy!
