Tsvetaevsky pie
When you're craving something special with apples but don't want to spend a lot of time, try making Tsvetaeva pie. Legend has it that it was the Tsvetaeva sisters' favorite pastry and was often served with tea in their home.
Tsvetaevsky pie
The original recipe called for green Antonovka apples. If you don't have this particular variety, any other slightly tart, not too soft apple will do. Below you'll find the ingredients for a dessert with a diameter of 24–26 cm.
Ingredients
- 150 G butter
- 240 G flour
- 500 G sour cream (20% fat)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 250 G Sahara
- on the tip of a knife vanillin
- 2 pcs eggs
- 600 G apples
Instructions
- To bake the pie, use a springform pan with high sides. You'll also need a whisk and a rolling pin.
- Melt the butter. Cool slightly. Add 150 g of sour cream. Stir.
- Combine 200 g of flour with baking powder. Sift into the creamy sour cream mixture.
- Knead the dough until soft. Shape it into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and core the apples. Cut into thin slices.
- Whisk 350 g of sour cream with sugar and vanilla. Add eggs and 40 g of flour. Mix.
- Roll out the chilled dough. Grease and flour the pan. Spread the dough out to form edges.
- Sprinkle apples over the crust. Cover with sour cream. Shake the pan.
- Place in the oven at 180ºC (350ºF). Bake for 40–50 minutes. The dough should be golden brown and the filling should form a thick, pudding-like consistency.
Note
The finished pie should be removed from the oven and left in the pan until cool before slicing. It can be enjoyed warm. However, it's believed that a few hours in the refrigerator enhances the dessert's flavor, as it develops a plombir-like aroma.
Cooking tips:
- To prevent apples from darkening, sprinkle them with lemon juice after cutting.
- You can use cinnamon instead of vanilla. The cake will taste very rich.
- It's best to gradually add flour to the liquid ingredients. The dough should be soft, not sticky. You may need less than 200 g of flour.
- The amount of sugar in the filling should be adjusted to taste.
If your oven isn't heating evenly, pre-bake the crust without the filling for 10-15 minutes at 180ºC. This will ensure it cooks through.
Tsvetaevsky apple pie is incredibly fragrant and tender. It's delicious both right after cooking and the next morning. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cup of strong tea.
