This dessert is baked in the oven and is usually made in one large dish. Since the preparation takes a bit of time, it’s most commonly cooked as a single tray that serves around 3-4 people.
It also works well as party food — just place it on the table and let everyone help themselves.
Checklist
Main Ingredient
Main Ingredient
Amount
Comments
Alternatives
Apples
1-2 medium
For making the filling
Preferably a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Fuji
Flour
100 g
For making the pastry and sauce
Preferably all-purpose flour
Butter
50-75 g
For making the pastry and sauce
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Supporting Ingredient
Supporting Ingredient
Amount
Comments
Alternatives
Cinnamon powder
0.5-1 tbsp
For flavoring the filling
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Lemon
0.3 pcs
For flavoring the filling
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Egg
0.3 pcs
For brushing the pastry
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Seasoning
Seasoning
Amount
Comments
Alternatives
Salt
0.5 tbsp
For making pastry and sauce
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Caster sugar
25-50 g
For making pastry and sauce
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Brown sugar (optional)
10 g
For making the filling, adds a deeper flavor
Can be substituted with same amount of caster sugar
Starch
1 tbsp
For thickening the filling
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Cooking Tools
Cooking Tools
Comments
Alternatives
Saucepan
For making the filling
Small flat-bottomed pot
Baking dish
For assembling and baking the pie
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Mixing bowl
For making dough
Large container
Dough board
For rolling out the pastry
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Knife
For cutting apples and crust lattices
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Food processor (optional)
For making the pastry
Can be substituted with a pastry cutter or two knives
Whisk
For beating egg
Chopsticks
Small bowl
For beating egg
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Method
Fish pie follows the standard method of making a pie: prepare filling and topping separately, then assemble and bake.
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prepare-apples([Prepare apples, 10-15 min]) --> marinate-apples([Marinate apples, 20-30 min])
marinate-apples --> make-filling([Make filling, 5-10 min])
chill-dough --> prepare-pie-crust([Prepare pie crust, 10 min])
prepare-pie-crust --> assemble-pie([Assemble pie, 10 min])
make-filling --> assemble-pie
preheat-oven([Preheat oven, 5 min]) --> bake([Bake, 30-40 min])
assemble-pie --> bake
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The estimated time is for serving 3-4 people. Total estimated time: 2-3 hours.
Preparation
Preparation Step
Action
Wait Until
Tips
Prepare dough
Mix flour, butter, salt and sugar
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Blend in the food processor or use a pastry cutter
Until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
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Add iced water gradually and mix
Just till the dough comes together
Add gradually, do not add too much water
Chill dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate
For at least 1 hour
This helps relax the gluten and makes it easier to roll out
Prepare apples
Wash, peel, cut into chunks or slices
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Keep chunks similar size for even cooking
Marinate apples
Toss apple chunks with lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon powder, sugar, and starch
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Let the mixture sit to release juice
For about 20-30 minutes
This allows the flavors to meld and the starch to thicken the juices released by the apples
Prepare pie crust
Split the dough into 60% and 40% portions
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Roll out two doughs on a floured surface
To about 0.5 cm thickness
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Cut the smaller portion into strips for lattice top
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Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 220°C
Till 220°C
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Cooking
Cooking Step
Action
Wait Until
Tips
Make filling
Bring the juice released by the apples to a saucepan, then simmer until thickened
For 3-5 min
Low heat, not to burn
Pour the thickened juice back to the apple mixture, mix well
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Chill the filling
For about 10-15 minutes
This is important so that the pie will not be soggy
Assemble pie
Transfer the rolled dough to a baking dish, trim excess and crimp edges
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Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture
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Arrange the lattice strips on top of the filling
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Bake
Bake at 220°C
For about 20 minutes
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Reduce heat to 180°C and continue baking
For another 10-20 minutes
The pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling
Cool the pie
For at least 30 minutes
This allows the filling to set and makes it easier to slice