Cinnamon Apple Pie
Celebrate the glorious flavours of autumn with a delectable twist on a classic cinnamon apple pie - a tender spiced gingerbread dough cradling a luscious cinnamon apple frangipane filling.
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In a small saucepan, heat the butter, dark brown sugar and Golden Syrup until they have melted together. Allow to cool slightly before using. Sieve flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, mixed spice and ground cloves together in a large mixing bowl. Alternatively you can use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the melted butter mixture and using a rubber spatula bring the ingredients together until they start to form a pastry dough. Use your hands to knead the pastry until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to the pastry to help bring it together. It should be a smooth texture and not sticky. If the pastry is crumbly, add a drop more cold water to help the pastry bind together. Form the pastry dough into a disc, and wrap in cling film or plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Allow the pastry to come up to room temperature before rolling out
Peel, core and chop the apples into chunks about 1-2cm in size – you want good-sized chunks for adding into the frangipane filling In a small saucepan, heat the butter, cinnamon and cinnamon sugar until they have melted together. Add the chopped apples to the melted butter mixture and gently stir ensuring the apples are coated in the mixture.Cook for 4-5 minutes until the apples are slightly soft but not mushy. Allow the apple mixture to cool until ready to use.
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NotesWhat size pie dish do I need to use?
This recipe will fit an 8-inch round pie dish. The recipe will make plenty of dough for there to be some leftover pastry; why not use it to make gingerbread chocolate tarts.
How should I store the pie?
The pie should be kept chilled in the fridge, either in an air-tight container or covered with cling film or plastic-wrap.
How long will the pie last for?
I stored correctly and is well sealed, the pie will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days if kept chilled. If chilled, allow the pie to come up to room temperature before serving.
Can I freeze the pie?
Yes you can. Make sure that the filling is completely cool and ensure the pie is well wrapped in clingfilm before freezing. The pie will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Remember to defrost thoroughly before serving.
What can I do with any leftover gingerbread pastry?
You can keep any leftover pastry for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure it is double-wrapped in cling-film.
What can I do with any leftover cinnamon apples?
Any leftover cinnamon apples can be frozen in an air-tight container for up to 6 months, alternatively how about using them to make my toffee apple tart or toffee apple cupcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What size pie dish do I need to use?
A: This recipe will fit an 8-inch round pie dish. The recipe will make plenty of dough for there to be some leftover pastry; why not use it to make gingerbread chocolate tarts.
Q: How should I store the pie?
A: The pie should be kept chilled in the fridge, either in an air-tight container or covered with cling film or plastic-wrap.
Q: How long will the pie last for?
A: I stored correctly and is well sealed, the pie will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days if kept chilled. If chilled, allow the pie to come up to room temperature before serving.
Q: Can I freeze the pie?
A: Yes you can. Make sure that the filling is completely cool and ensure the pie is well wrapped in clingfilm before freezing. The pie will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Remember to defrost thoroughly before serving.
Q: What can I do with any leftover gingerbread pastry?
A: You can keep any leftover pastry for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure it is double-wrapped in cling-film.
Q: What can I do with any leftover cinnamon apples?
A: Any leftover cinnamon apples can be frozen in an air-tight container for up to 6 months, alternatively how about using them to make my toffee apple tart or toffee apple cupcakes.
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