TRADITIONAL POLISH DESSERT | SZARLOTKA APPLE PIE RECIPE (PART 2 | STEP BY STEP)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique taste.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

apples

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: frozen apple slices

Pears can offer a different flavor while being more affordable.

Add a little bit of lemon juice to the apples to prevent browning.

Add a small teaspoon of lemon zest to the apples for flavor.

Add about a tablespoon of sugar to the apples and mix gently by hand to coat them without breaking the slices.

Prepare the pie dish with parchment paper.

Roll out the dough, ensuring it is of even thickness.

Cut the dough into smaller pieces to patch any thin areas in the pie crust.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Transfer the pie crust to the pie dish, ensuring it fits well and is even on the sides.

Use additional dough to fill in any gaps in the crust by hand.

Poke holes in the crust to allow steam to escape during baking.

Pre-bake the crust in the oven for 5-7 minutes to firm it up.

Remove the crust from the oven and layer the apple mixture evenly inside.

Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt and gradually add sugar until foamy.

Layer the whipped egg whites over the apples.

Mix flour, sugar, and butter together to create a crumbly topping and sprinkle it over the pie.

Bake the pie in the oven for 60 minutes.

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