Indulge in the delightful Apple Cinnamon Quiche, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This culinary masterpiece features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a velvety custard filling, studded with tender apple slices and a hint of cinnamon. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal dish for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. With three variations provided in the article, you can explore different flavor combinations and fillings to suit your preferences:
* **Classic Apple Cinnamon Quiche:** The quintessential recipe that showcases the harmonious union of apples, cinnamon, and custard.
* **Savory Apple Cheddar Quiche:** A delightful twist on the classic, incorporating sharp cheddar cheese for a tangy and savory dimension.
* **Apple Cranberry Walnut Quiche:** A festive variation that adds the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of walnuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.
Furthermore, the article includes a comprehensive guide to making the perfect quiche crust, ensuring a golden, flaky crust every time. Additionally, you'll find tips for selecting the best apples for baking and suggestions for serving this delectable dish with various accompaniments. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the exquisite flavors of the Apple Cinnamon Quiche, a versatile dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
BACON-AND-APPLE QUICHE WITH FLAKY PIE CRUST
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, brunch, project, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 and set the rack in the middle. Combine the flour and salt in a food processor and pulse once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Put the mixture in a bowl and add the ice water; mix with your hands until you can form the dough into a ball, adding another tablespoon of ice water if necessary. Wrap the ball in plastic and freeze for 10 minutes (or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a couple days).
- Sprinkle a countertop with flour and put the dough on it, sprinkling more flour on top. Use a rolling pin to roll with light pressure from the center out. If the dough is hard, let it rest for a few minutes; if it's sticky, add a little flour. Roll, adding flour and rotating and turning the dough as needed; use ragged edges of dough to repair any tears, adding a drop of water when you press a patch in place.
- When the diameter of the dough is about 2 inches greater than that of a 9-inch tart pan, drape the dough over the rolling pin and transfer it into the pie plate. Press the dough firmly into the plate, all over. Once the dough is in place, trim as necessary; freeze for 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30 or so.
- Prick the pie crust with a fork all over, then bake it for 10 to 12 minutes, or until beginning to brown; remove and turn the oven down to 375. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, then remove from pan with a slotted spoon; cool and chop.
- Pour out all but one tablespoon of bacon fat and use the same pan to fry the apples. Add salt, pepper and rosemary. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the apple is soft and lightly browned, at least 15 minutes. Adjust the heat so it doesn't brown too much or crisp up. Turn off the heat and spread apples onto the crust; then sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Put the semicooked shell on a baking sheet and pour in the egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until almost firm (it should still jiggle just a little in the middle) and lightly browned on top; reduce the oven heat if the shell's edges are darkening too quickly. Cook on a rack; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 438 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMITHFIELD INN'S APPLE-CINNAMON QUICHE
This recipe comes from the Smithfield Inn in the foothills of the Appliachians. This quiche breakfast or brunch recipe will remind you of a rich apple pie.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute apples in butter for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle apples with cinnamon and sugar.
- Layer the apples in the pie shell.
- Sprinkle apple mixture with cheese.
- In medium-sized bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and whipping cream.
- Pour over the apple-cheese mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 272.4, Sodium 487.7, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 16.8
APPLE, CHEDDAR, AND BACON QUICHE
Sweet apples plus savory bacon equals a perfect quiche. We added a whole chopped poblano pepper last time and it complemented it very well.
Provided by Vanessa Rogers
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Press pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble.
- Heat bacon grease in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add apple and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in bacon.
- Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, sea salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Layer apple mixture, Cheddar cheese, and egg mixture in the prepared crust. Sprinkle sage over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 710.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
APPLE-CINNAMON QUICHE
Categories Brunch Low/No Sugar
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F. Saute the apple for 5 minutes in the butter. Combine with the cheese and place in pie shell. Combine the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the apple and cheese. In a bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and cream and pour over apple mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
Tips:
- For a flaky crust, use cold butter and ice water. Grate the butter or cut it into small pieces and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the dough, as this will make it tough.
- Blind bake the crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. To blind bake the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove the parchment paper and pie weights and let the crust cool completely before filling.
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. A good combination is to use a tart apple, such as Granny Smith, and a sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp. You can also add other fruits to the quiche, such as pears, cranberries, or blueberries.
- Don't overfill the quiche. The quiche should be filled to no more than 3/4 full. If you overfill it, the quiche will puff up and may spill over the sides of the pan.
- Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. The quiche can be served immediately after it is baked, or it can be cooled and refrigerated for later. If you are refrigerating the quiche, let it come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
The apple cinnamon quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet and tangy flavor, the apple cinnamon quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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