
Croatian Apple Pie Squares
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 50 Min
- 8 Servings
- $15
Croatian Apple Pie Squares
Cost $15, save $20
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 50 Min
- 8 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Crust and Dough
- 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
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 🧂 1/3 cup Demerara sugar
- 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
STEPS
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.
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.
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.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x16-inch baking pan with parchment.
Divide the chilled dough into two equal pieces. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into 2 9x16-inch rectangles. Place one of the rectangles into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a pale crust develops on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
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.
Bake until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
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.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
628
Calories
- 7Protein
- 82Carbs
- 32Fats
💡 Chill the dough thoroughly for easier handling and rolling.Use freshly ground cinnamon for a more intense flavor.This recipe works well for meal prep, as it can be refrigerated and served later.Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.