Romanian Apple Pie
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Romanian Apple Pie
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This is an easy Romanian apple pie with a flaky pastry made with oil and a luscious apple filling. This cake is so delicious that everyone will ask for the recipe.
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Ingredients
Pastry:
- 12 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 tablespoons water
- a pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 320 g all-purpose flour 11.5 oz/ 2 ⅔ cups, Note 1
Filling:
- 12 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 125 g all-purpose flour 4.5 oz/ 1 cup
- 450 g apples 1 lb
- 75 g granulated sugar 2.5 oz/ ⅓ cup
- 4 tablespoons semolina
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F.
- Pastry (Note 2): To make the pastry mix the oil, water, salt, and egg in a medium bowl. Add the flour little by little, mix using a spoon as long as possible, add the remaining flour, and knead the dough lightly in the bowl. Turn the dough on the floured working surface and knead until it is smooth; it will still be soft.12 tablespoons vegetable oil + 12 tablespoons water + a pinch of salt + 1 egg + 320 g all-purpose flour/ 11.5 oz/ 2 ⅔ cups
- Paste: In a small bowl, mix the following 12 tablespoons of vegetable oil with flour until you obtain a smooth paste.12 tablespoons vegetable oil + 125 g all-purpose flour/ 4.5 oz/ 1 cup
- Roll the pastry on a floured surface, about 12x16 inches/ 30x40 cm. Spread the paste evenly on the rolled pastry and roll the pastry beginning at the smaller end to obtain a large log. Cut it in two to get two even smaller logs.
- Roll the first log just a little bit larger than the size of the baking tray or roasting pan that you will use to bake the cake. Brush the roasting tin with oil and place the rolled pastry inside, pushing the edges of the pastry lightly up the sides of the tin. Press the dough evenly into the baking dish with your fingers. After adding the apple filling, gently press the second layer of dough on top in the same way.
- Filling: Grate the apples (leaving the peel on) and mix them with 3 tablespoons of semolina and sugar. Spread this mixture on the rolled pastry. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of semolina with the cinnamon evenly on top of the apples.450 g apples/ 1 lb + 4 tablespoons semolina + 75 g granulated sugar/ ⅓ cup + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Roll the second log about the size of the baking tin and cover the apples.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Let cool completely, cut into squares, and serve dusted with powdered sugar .
Notes
- Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale for baking; it guarantees the best results. This recipe was not tested using cup measuring (the Amazon link opens in a new tab).
- Pastry consistency: There may be moments when you think this recipe won’t work - the dough starts out very soft, and the filling paste makes it even softer. Rolling such a wet, soft dough might seem impossible, but trust me, it works! Despite its softness, the dough is surprisingly easy to manage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1square
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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