Layered Apple and Cinnamon Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Thaw the pastry according to the package instructions. Wash the apples and peel them. Prepare small oven-safe molds.

   TipThis article will show you how to thaw pastry in different ways.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Core the apples and cut the flesh into cubes slightly smaller than 1 cm.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Mix the apple cubes with honey, salt, cinnamon, and cognac.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Grease the baking molds with a thin layer of butter and dust with flour.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Carefully roll out the pastry into a sheet 2–3 mm thick and divide it into squares according to the number of molds.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Line the molds with the pastry, covering the bottom and sides. Set aside some pastry for the pie tops.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Distribute the apple filling among the molds.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Cut circles from the remaining pastry and cover the molds. Make a small slit in the center. Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 180 °C for approximately 35–40 minutes.

   TipThe pastry for the top can also be cut into strips to make beautiful patterns.

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Serve the pies slightly cooled, directly in the molds, dusted with powdered sugar.