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Jamie Oliver Apple Pie

Jamie Oliver Apple Pie
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Jamie Oliver Apple Pie is a traditional baked pie made with sliced apples cooked gently with sugar and spice, enclosed in pastry and baked until golden. The focus is on balance, texture, and simple, honest flavors rather than heavy sweetness.

Ingredients

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    • 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)

    • 1 kg apples (Braeburn, Granny Smith, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced

    • 120 g caster sugar

    • 1 tablespoon plain flour

    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • Zest and juice of ½ lemon

    • 500 g ready-made shortcrust pastry

    • 30 g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the filling

Place the sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated. The flour helps thicken the juices as the pie bakes.

Step 2: Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Place a baking tray in the oven to heat up; this helps the bottom pastry cook evenly.

Step 3: Line the pie dish

Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use it to line a pie dish, letting the excess hang over the edges. Press gently into the corners without stretching the dough.

Step 4: Fill the pie

Spoon the apple filling into the pastry-lined dish, packing it slightly as apples shrink during baking. Dot the butter evenly over the top of the apples.

Step 5: Add the pastry lid

Roll out the remaining pastry and place it over the filling. Trim the excess and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a small slit in the center to allow steam to escape.

Step 6: Glaze

Brush the top with beaten egg to encourage a golden finish. You can sprinkle a little extra sugar on top if you like a lightly crisp surface.

Step 7: Bake

Place the pie dish onto the hot baking tray and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the pastry is deep golden and the filling is bubbling gently through the slit.

Step 8: Rest before serving

Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for at least 15–20 minutes. This allows the filling to settle and makes slicing much easier.

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