Classic Apple Pie Recipe (Stars in the Galaxy)

Step 1: To begin making the Classic Apple Pie recipe, first let’s knead the pie dough and let it rest

Step 2: Till the time it will be ready to use, we will be done with all our preparations

Step 3: Firstly we will make the dough and tart base

Step 4: Take all purpose flour in a bowl and add sugar

Step 5: Mix wellNow add diced butter and mix it well using your fingers

Step 6: Don’t use any spoon or ladle to mix

Step 7: Do it with fingers as it will make sure that every bit of flour has a buttery flavor to itAfter 5-10 minutes, you will start noticing crumbled texture of the flour

Step 8: Dip your fingers in cold water and keep mixing it lightly

Step 9: Once the dough is kneaded, it will be rough crumbled dough, cover it in a cling film and let it rest in fridge for 30 minsTake it out post 30 minutes and roll it out

Step 10: Arrange it on the tart tin

Step 11: Make sure you press the corners with thumb to make it stick in perfect shape

Step 12: On the base, make impressions with fork

Step 13: This will make sure that the dough will not rise during baking

Step 14: Now, spread kidney beans or chana over the top and bake well till 12 minutes at 150 degrees

Step 15: Once you will see light golden color of the base, tarts are ready

Step 16: Do not un-mould them

Step 17: The next step is to make the apple filling

Step 18: Put all the stuff (except lemon juice and mint) in a pan and keep stirring it lightlyOnce the apples get moist and caramel comes out of the pan due to sugar, switch off the gas Now add lemon juice and mint leaves

Step 19: Mix well, taste it and adjust the spices

Step 20: Next, arrange apple filling over the baked tarts

Step 21: Cover the top with the dough (design it as per your choice)

Step 22: Bake again for 10 minutes or till the top turns golden

Step 23: Take them out and let them cool down for good 2-3 hours

Step 24: Your Classic Apple Pie is ready

Step 25: Savor them hot along with chilled vanilla icecream

Step 26: Serve Classic Apple Pie along with Grilled Tofu Spinach/Lettuce Sandwich and Espresso Coffee for your next tea party