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Recipe for: Traditional apple pie with gingerbread crumble and cranberry sauce

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Classic homemade apple pie on a shortcrust pastry, with aromatic apple filling spiced with cinnamon, a crunchy crumble with hints of gingerbread, and a contrasting slightly sour cranberry sauce. This seasonal dessert is perfect for late autumn and winter when apples are juicy and cranberries are available frozen. It looks impressive: a golden surface with crumble and evenly browned meringue (optional) or a dusting of powdered sugar, with soft apples underneath. It tastes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of strong tea. The gingerbread crumble gives the dessert a festive character, while the cranberry sauce adds freshness and color.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
8
  • Wheat flour 380 g
  • Butter 260 g
  • Apples 1000 g
  • Cornstarch 20 g
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Frozen cranberry 200 g
  • Sugar 380 g
  • Chicken egg 3 szt. (~180 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ground cinnamon 6 g
  • Salt 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Powdered sugar 20 g
  • Vanilla ice cream 200 g
  • Walnuts 50 g
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Preparation steps

Shortcrust pastry

1

Prepare the ingredients for the dough: sift 380 g of flour into a large bowl. Add 2 g of salt and 80 g of sugar (measured from the total). Cut 260 g of cold butter into cubes (about 1 cm) and place it in the bowl with the flour. Rub the butter with your fingers into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (the size of small peas). Make a well in the center, crack in 1 egg (60 g), and quickly combine the ingredients with a fork or spatula until the dough starts to come together — do not knead for long. If the dough is too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water (15–30 ml) and just enough to bring the ingredients together.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Butter, Sugar, Chicken egg, Salt
Use a large metal or ceramic bowl and a knife to cut the cold butter. The best technique is to quickly rub it with your fingers - do not warm the butter too much, otherwise the dough will lose its flakiness. If you lack patience, use a food processor with a dough attachment for a few seconds.
2

Quickly fold the dough into a ball using your hands or a spatula; do not knead for too long — it should just come together. Flatten the ball into a disk about 3 cm thick, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (you can leave it for up to 2 hours). The dough will be easier to roll out after chilling.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Butter, Chicken egg
Use foil or a bowl with a lid. Chilling is key — if you skip this step, the shortcrust pastry will shrink and distort during baking.

Apple filling

3

Prepare the apples: peel and remove the cores from 1 kg of apples, then slice them thinly (about 3–4 mm). In a large bowl, drizzle 30 ml of lemon juice over the slices and mix well to prevent browning. In a separate bowl, combine 100 g of sugar, 6 g of cinnamon, and 20 g of cornstarch. Add the spiced mixture to the apples and gently mix to ensure the slices are evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes — the apples will release some juice.

Ingredients: Apples, Lemon juice, Sugar, Ground cinnamon, Cornstarch
Use a sharp knife or an apple slicer and a large bowl. Cutting into even slices will ensure even baking. If the apples are very juicy, drain the excess liquid and only then add the starch to avoid dilution.

Gingerbread crumble

4

Prepare the crumble: in a bowl, combine 80 g of flour (measured from the total), 40 g of sugar, and 80 g of cold butter cut into cubes. Rub the butter with the flour and sugar using your fingers until larger and smaller clumps form. For flavor, add 5 g of cinnamon (about half of the previously used amount) and mix quickly. The crumble should be loose, but when you squeeze it in your hand, it should slightly stick together.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Sugar, Butter, Ground cinnamon
Use cold butter and work quickly — if the butter warms up too much, the crumble will become greasy and won't be crunchy. You can use a food processor on short pulses.

Cranberry sauce

5

Prepare the sauce: in a small saucepan, combine 200 g of frozen cranberries and 60 g of sugar (subtract from the total), add 50 ml of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the cranberries start to burst (about 6–8 minutes). Reduce the heat and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens; if it is too thin, mix an additional 5–10 g of cornstarch dissolved in 10 ml of water and add to the sauce, bring to a boil for a moment longer. Set aside to cool.

Ingredients: Frozen cranberry, Sugar, Cornstarch
Use a small saucepan with a thick bottom to prevent the sauce from burning. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon. If you are using fresh cranberries, the cooking time may be shorter.

Meringue (optional)

6

If you want to add meringue: separate 120 g of egg whites (2 egg whites = 120 g). Whip the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl with a mixer on medium speed until stiff (about 2–3 minutes), then gradually add 120 g of sugar (one tablespoon at a time), whipping until glossy and thick (about 4–6 minutes). The meringue should hold stiff peaks and be smooth. You will use it on top just before baking or as a decoration after baking.

Ingredients: Chicken egg, Sugar
Use a metal bowl and clean tools - traces of fat will prevent the egg whites from whipping. It's best to whip the egg whites at room temperature. If you don't want meringue, skip this step and sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar after it cools.

Assembly and baking

7

Preheat the oven to 180°C (top-bottom). Take out the chilled dough, dust the countertop with flour, and roll it out into a circle slightly larger than the springform pan (about 28 cm). Transfer the dough to a springform pan with a diameter of 24–26 cm lined with parchment paper, pressing the sides and trimming the excess with a knife. Prick the bottom with a fork in several places. Evenly layer the prepared apple slices along with the juice on the bottom, not stacking them too high (about 2–3 cm layer). Sprinkle the top evenly with crumble. If making meringue, gently spread it over the crumble or add it after 30 minutes of baking for a more browned meringue. Bake for 45–55 minutes: the first 30 minutes at 180°C, then reduce the temperature to 170°C and bake for another 15–25 minutes, until the crumble is golden and the filling is bubbling. Check with a toothpick at the edges: it should come out slightly moist from the apples but not coated with raw dough.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Apples, Sugar, Butter, Ground cinnamon, Cornstarch, Chicken egg
Use a springform pan 24–26 cm (best with a removable bottom). If the meringue starts to brown too quickly, gently cover it with a piece of aluminum foil. After baking, leave the cake in the slightly open oven for 10 minutes to avoid sudden deflation.

Chilling and serving

8

After baking, remove the apple pie to a wire rack and let it cool for at least 30 minutes (the filling will set). Serve by cutting into portions, generously drizzling with cranberry sauce. Optionally, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream just before serving and sprinkle with chopped, toasted walnuts and sift powdered sugar for a 'snow' effect.

Ingredients: Frozen cranberry, Powdered sugar, Walnuts, Vanilla ice cream
Use a wide spatula to lift the pieces so they don't fall apart during transfer. If serving warm with ice cream, serve immediately to prevent the ice cream from melting completely.

Fun Fact

💡

Apple pie is one of the oldest forms of apple cake in Central Europe; in different regions of Poland, the filling was sweetened with honey or flavored with spicy spices, which makes the version with gingerbread crumble a tribute to the tradition of winter flavors.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a contrast in textures, add lightly toasted walnuts. Serve the cranberry sauce in a separate pitcher so everyone can adjust the tartness to their liking.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 160°C for 8–10 minutes or in the microwave for 20–30 seconds (if serving with ice cream, take the ice cream out earlier). Store the cranberry sauce separately in a closed container for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

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