Matcha Apple Pie
In this recipe you will learn how blend this amazing combination
Matcha Apple Pie
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Category
Pies
Servings
4
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Imagine a Matcha Apple Pie, a captivating fusion of traditional comfort and modern sophistication. This enchanting dessert marries the vibrant emerald hues of premium matcha powder with the warm, golden embrace of freshly baked apples, resulting in a visual and gustatory masterpiece.
At first glance, the Matcha Apple Pie unveils a perfectly bronzed crust, its flaky layers whispering promises of indulgence. As you slice into it, a symphony of aromas escapes – the sweet scent of cinnamon-kissed apples dances harmoniously with the earthy, grassy notes of matcha. The juxtaposition of colors is stunning, with the matcha infusion lending a mesmerizing jade-green swirl to the tender apple filling.
Each bite is a revelation of flavors and textures. The matcha's mild bitterness is gracefully balanced by the sweet-tartness of the apples, while a hint of vanilla adds a creamy undercurrent. The crust, baked to golden perfection, crumbles delicately, providing a satisfying crunch to contrast with the velvety apple-macha core. It's a celestial marriage of nature's bounty and artisanal craftsmanship.
As you savor this Matcha Apple Pie, you're transported to a serene garden where orchards meet tea fields. It's an experience that not only delights the palate but also nourishes the soul, leaving you with a sense of contentment and a memory of a dessert as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
4 apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
330g flour
pinch of salt
30g sugar
160g cold butter
6 tbsp iced water
160g flour
15g sugar
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-1 and 1/2 tsp Matcha Powder
80g cold butter
3 tbsp iced water
For The Filling
Pie crust
Matcha pie crust:
Directions
For the Filling
Prepare apple pie filling. Peel apples and chop into slices. Mix with brown sugar,
cinnamon, salt, cornstarch and lemon juice.
For the Dough
Make a plain dough. In a food processor combine all ingredients. First all dry
ingredients, then mix in butter and iced water at the end, until forms the dough. Divide
it into 2 equal portions, cover with a plastic wrap and leave in the fridge for half an hour.
Make green matcha dough. Repeat the same process as for the plain dough. Mix all dry
ingredients with @theorganiclabs Organic Matcha powder. Then mix in butter and iced
water at the end. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge.
Roll out the chilled pie dough, fill with apple filling. Roll out the remaining dough, cut
dough into strips and lattice.
Slightly brush the pie with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 45 min in 180C preheated oven.