Traditional German Apple Pie recipe/Apfelkuchen Rezepte

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Cream together softened butter with sugar until nice and creamy.

Add flour and mix until it forms crumbs.

Place the dough into a baking pan and distribute it evenly with fingers.

Set the crust aside into the fridge.

Cream together sugar and cream cheese.

Add 1 egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Place the filling into the prepared crust and level it out, then refrigerate.

Slice 4 peeled apples and add ground cinnamon, mixing well.

Place the apple mixture over the top of the cake and press gently.

Cook at 220 degrees Celsius (428 degrees Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes.

Reduce temperature to 190 degrees Celsius (374 degrees Fahrenheit) and cook for another 25 minutes.

Sprinkle the tart with sliced almonds and cook for another 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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