Gooey Apple Pie

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add one sheet of pie dough into a pie dish (22cm). Smooth the dough to fit (allow for some pieces to hang off the sides). Place in the refrigerator to chill. Keep the second sheet of pie dough chilled in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Peel the apples, then slice into thin wedges.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add the apple slices. Zest & juice the lemon into the bowl. Add the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg & a pinch of salt. Toss to combine & set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, crack the egg (quantity for 1 pie) & whisk.

Step 5

Remove the pie dish from the refrigerator and add in the apple mixture. Top the apples with the cubes of butter.

Step 6

Place the second sheet of pie dough on top of the apple mixture. Gently press the dough into the apples to remove any air gaps. Cut off excess dough from the sides if needed. Crimp the edges to seal the dough together.

Step 7

Cut a few slits into the dough using the tip of a knife (this allows steam to escape the pie while baking).

Step 8

Using a pastry brush, add a light layer of the egg wash onto the top crust. Optional : sprinkle some sugar onto the top of the dough to add a nice texture. Bake the pie at 180°C for 1 hour, until golden.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven & let it cool for at least 1 hour. Once cooled, slice & serve! We love apple pie topped with vanilla bean ice cream if you have. Bon Apple-Tea :-)