Ukrainian Apple Pie
A traditional Ukrainian-style apple pie with a flaky pastry crust, perfect for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
- ● Apples (2 cups, sliced)Any variety of apple, but Granny Smith works well
- ● Pastry dough (homemade or store-bought)
- ● Granulated sugar (1 cup)
- ● All-purpose flour (1 cup)
- ● Cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
- ● Lemon zest (1 tsp)
- ● Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- ● Egg (beaten, 1)
- ● Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, melted)
- ● Water (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 5
Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture and dot the top with the beaten egg.
- 6
Roll out the remaining pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 7
Use a pastry cutter or a knife to create a decorative border.
- 8
Place the border on top of the pie and crimp the edges to seal.
- 9
Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 10
Brush the top crust with the melted butter and sprinkle with water.
- 11
Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- 12
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.