Best 5 German Apple Pie Recipes
Indulge in the delectable flavors of German Apple Pie, a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tangy notes of apples with a flaky, buttery crust. This beloved treat, rooted in German culinary traditions, has captivated taste buds for generations. Our comprehensive guide takes you on a step-by-step journey to recreate this iconic pie, offering two variations – a traditional version and a modern twist with a streusel topping. The traditional recipe embodies the simplicity and rustic charm of German baking, while the streusel-topped version adds a layer of delightful crunch and nutty sweetness. Both variations promise an unforgettable taste experience that will leave you yearning for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with our German Apple Pie recipes.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EASY GERMAN APPLE STREUSEL PIE
This is a super-easy pie recipe with a sweet bottom crust, a juicy cinnamony apple filling, and crisp streusel on top, all made out of the same dough.
Provided by anton
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine apple slices and cinnamon in a saucepan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. If necessary, add a tiny bit of water so apples don't burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan with butter
- Combine butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add 2/3 of flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to butter mixture and beat on low speed. Add remaining flour mixture and mix in by hand to make a crumbly dough.
- Transfer 1/2 the dough into the prepared springform pan and press down to create a bottom crust. Add apple slices, leaving a small space around the edges. Crumble remaining dough evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until streusel and crust are lightly browned, about 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Carefully transfer to a serving plate or cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g
PANNEKOEKEN (APPLE PIE PANCAKE/GERMAN)
I was watching Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and this was made and looked too good. Luckily it was submitted for publishing on the site and wasn't on food.com. This is a recipe courtesy of Maria Bayer, Magnolia Pancake Haus. People eat it for breakfast at the restaurant but could also be served as a dessert.
Provided by diner524
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and apples to a pan. Saute the apples over medium-low heat until slightly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the batter. Mix the milk, vanilla and eggs in a bowl. Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt and whisk lightly (some lumps are ok but not too many).
- Increase the heat under the apples to medium and add the brown sugar and butter. Cook until a syrup forms, about 3 minutes, then add the batter all at once to the center of the pan. Swirl the apple syrup mix through the batter, using a heatproof spatula, to form ribbons (you do not want to fully combine the apple-sugar syrup into the batter). Cook until small bubbles form around the edge.
- Finish cooking the pannekoeken in the oven, 12 minutes. To serve, invert a 12-inch plate over the pan and flip the pan to turn out the pannekoeken. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.3, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 346.2, Sodium 934.5, Carbohydrate 97.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 69.2, Protein 15.2
GERMAN APPLE PIE
I live in a big apple-producing state, so I think this recipe represents our region well. I tasted this pie many years ago when my children's babysitter made it. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Add vanilla. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges., For filling, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust. Layer with half of the apples; sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cream over all. , Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake for 55-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE PIE GERMAN PANCAKES WITH LUCKY LEAF PIE FILLING
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425. Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with non stick spray. Spread the Lucky Leaf Pie Filling, butter, and cinnamon in 9 x 9 inch baking dish and set in oven while it heats up.
- Blend eggs with a whisk, mix in milk. Whisk in flour and salt. When oven is ready, pour mixture over Apple Pie Filling and bake for 15 min.
- Reduce heat to 350 and bake 15 min more.
- Let cool slightly before serving with powdered sugar and syrup.
GERMAN APPLE PIE
This recipe came from my Gram... it's so easy and delish...I hope you'll give it a try! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix sugar, flour and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
- 2. Sprinkle 3 tbsp of sugar mixture into prepared pie crust.
- 3. Top with 1/2 of the apples. Sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture and top with remaining apples.
- 4. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over apples and pour heavy cream evenly over apples and sugar.
- 5. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for an additional 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely before serving. Note: I covered my crust with foil, until the last 15 minutes of baking. If you don't cover each apple with the cream, you may get a few pieces as I did, that shows the sugar mixture...its still just as delish!! Take my word for it...Yummo!!!!
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples.
- Peel and core your apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the pie from becoming too mushy.
- Toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg before adding them to the pie crust. This will help to flavor the apples and prevent them from browning.
- Dot the top of the pie crust with butter before baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
German apple pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and warm spices, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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