Mediterranean Mom’s Flat Apple Pie

Mediterranean Mom’s Flat Apple Pie is a delicious homemade dessert. This dessert has a sweet apple filling in it. It is made with fresh Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, sugar, and butter. The corn flakes inside it will add a little crunch and absorb the extra juice from the apples. They are easy to keep in the container for a long time, so their texture will never get ruined. It contains 380 kcal & 14 g of protein. Mediterranean Mom’s Flat Apple Pie can be served with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and caramel sauce.

STATS:

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Preparation  time: 30 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cook time: 55 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Servings: 12

EQUIPMENT:

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet
• Vegetable
• Pastry brush
• Small bowl
• Whisk
• Wire cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

PASTRY CRUST:

• 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 half cups vegetable shortening
• 1 egg yolk
• Milk

APPLE FILLING:

• 10 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 handfuls Corn Flakes
• 8 tablespoons butter

TOPPING:

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

VANILLA GLAZE:

• ⅔ cup powdered sugar
• 3 drops vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk

INGREDIENT NOTES:

EGG YOLK :

• Egg yolk will add some rich flavor to the pastry. It will make the pastry dough hold its shape together and mix well with all other ingredients.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• This provides a pleasant smell and adds some extra flavor to the glaze. You can use vanilla essence instead it also work well in the recipe to provide u better result as per your choice.

MILK:

• You can use some milk with the egg yolk to make the glaze smooth. It will provide a good taste and make the glaze of the pastry easy to spread.

SHORTENING:

• It helps to make the crust of the pastry soft so the layers of pastry will remain flaky. You can also use cold butter instead; it works well as a good substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly, take a bowl and mix the flour and salt in it. Then add the shortening and cut it in
2. Now place the egg yolk in a cup and add milk to make 1 cup in total.
3. Then slowly add the egg and milk mixture to the flour and mix until it forms a soft dough, then divide it into two equal portions.
4. Lightly flour your workspace and roll one portion into a rectangle on a baking sheet.
5. Now add the crushed corn flakes and evenly spread over the bottom of the pastry.
6. Prepare the apples; slice them evenly over the corn flakes, then sprinkle the mixture.
7. Spread the small pieces of butter evenly over the apple filling.
8. Include the second portion, roll it out, then spread it on the apples, then seal the edges.
9. Now brush the patry beat the egg  and lightly brush it over the top crust then sprinkle the sugar over pastry.
10. Bake the pastry for 55 minutes until its get golden and apples becomes soft.
11. Prepare the glaze: mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl.
12. Lastly, let the pie cool down, then drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top, cut it into squares, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DAIRY:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Greek yogurt

FRUITS:

• Fresh strawberries
• Sliced pears
• Mixed berries

DESSERTS:

• Caramel sauce
• Vanilla custard
• Cinnamon cream

TIPS:

• You can use a Granny Smith apple for a nice balance of sweet and tart flavor.
• Slice the apple evenly so they cook at the same time.
• Cool the pastry dough to make it easy to roll.
• Avoid skipping corn flakes because they absorb the extra apple juice.
• To keep the filling inside, seal the edges properly.
• Cool the apple pie before cutting so it will hold its shape.
• You can add the milk slowly to get the right consistency.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can easily store the apple pie in a container for 4 days so its taste will not get spoiled.

FREEZER:

• You can keep it for a long time in a container so the texture will not get spoiled.

FAQs:

Why should Corn Flakes be added to the apple pie?

• Corn Flakes absorb extra juice from the apples and add a little crunch to the filling.

Should I use butter in this recipe?

• Yes, you can use the butter in the recipe, but the texture of the pastry will change slightly.

How should I know when the apple pie is ready or not?

• The top crust should be golden brown, and the apples should be soft when checked with a knife.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 380 kcal

Net carbs: 48 g

Iron: 2 mg

Vitamin A: 180

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 25 mg

Protein: 4 g

Serving size: 1 slice

Sodium: 180 mg

Total fat: 20 g

Potassium: 150 mg