This free form apple dessert often referred to as a rustic tart is super easy because it starts with a refrigerated pie crust.
Rustic apple pie one crust.
Place dough and parchment paper on a baking sheet.
3 cups all purpose flour plus more for dusting.
If you want extra sparkle brush the crust with a glaze of 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water and then sprinkle a teaspoon sugar over the crust and fruit.
Whisk egg and water.
1 recipe perfect pie crust recipe follows.
Quick and easy to prepare rustic one crust apple pie with maple whipped cream features thin apple slices bathed in sugar cinnamon and nutmeg enveloped in a lovely crunchy crust.
1 1 2 sticks cold butter.
In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons of the sugar with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour and sprinkle over the dough.
3 4 cup vegetable.
In a large bowl combine the apples with 1 2 cup of the brown sugar the cornstarch lemon juice and cinnamon.
Boost the nutrition and flavor even further by adding 1 4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries to the fruit mixture.
Begin by preparing the pie crust.
Spoon over crust to within 2 in.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
You can place all of the ingredients in the freezer for 5 10 minutes before beginning your prep if you have time.
Combine the filling ingredients.
Combine sugar and cinnamon.
Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper.
My first attempt a few weeks ago preparing this rustic one crust pie yielded great.
Arrange the apple slices on top in overlapping concentric circles to.
A 1 2 cup of blueberries blackberries or raspberries can also be added.
Arrange cooled apples in center of dough leaving a 2 inch border.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.
Apple pie spice can be substituted for the cinnamon if desired.
Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly 25 30 minutes.
I know the mere mention of a homemade pastry crust and rolling pin is enough to send some people running for the hills but rest assured this tart relies on a dough that s virtually foolproof and easy to roll to out and.
How to make an easy rustic apple pie pie crust.
Roll dough into a 14 inch circle.
Like an apple pie without the pan it consists of a thin layer of cinnamon scented apples atop a buttery flaky crust.
Extra yummy with a big dollop of maple whipped cream.