Croatian apple pie squares feature a fragrant and delicious cooked apple raisin filling, enclosed top and bottom with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon plum brandy
Filling
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup Demerara sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 juiced
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar for dusting, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Add flour and butter to a large bowl, and use your fingertips to rub butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with no large lumps of butter remaining.
Step 2
Add the 1/4 cup Demerara sugar, egg yolks, sour cream, and brandy to flour mixture and combine with a spatula just until the dough comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place apples, raisins, the 1/3 cup Demerara sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and simmer until apples are tender, and mixture is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9×16-inch baking pan with parchment.
Step 5
Divide the chilled dough into two equal pieces. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into 2 9×16-inch rectangles. Place one of the rectangles into the prepared baking pan.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a pale crust develops on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Step 7
Carefully brush the semi-baked crust with apricot jam. Evenly distribute filling over the crust. Place the second rectangle of dough on top and prick it all over with a fork.
Step 8
Bake until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Step 9
Remove to a wire rack, and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Dust the still-warm pie with confectioner?s sugar, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 628 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat19g | 95% |
Cholesterol148mg | 49% |
Sodium35mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate82g | 30% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 17% |
Total Sugars41g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 39% |
Calcium47mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium321mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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