Elisabeth's Delicious Franconian Apple Pie 🍏🥧

This delightful Franconian Apple Pie is a perfect blend of tart apples and creamy filling, all encased in a soft yeast dough. It’s a beloved recipe from the heart of Germany that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Serve it with a cup of coffee for a wonderful afternoon treat or as a unique dessert to round off dinner. Don’t forget to let it cool properly before serving for the best texture! ☕️🍏

Ingredients

For the yeast dough

Basic yeast dough (see bread section; adjust quantity based on baking sheet size)

For the filling

3 lbs. tart apples
2 cups "Quark"
(or substitute with Philadelphia cream cheese mixed with yogurt for a smooth consistency)
2 - 4 eggs
½ cup sugar
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cups raisins
8 oz. sour cream

Instructions

Prepare the Yeast Dough: Make the basic yeast dough following the recipe provided in the bread section. Roll it out thinly and place it onto a greased baking sheet.
Layer the Ingredients: Evenly sprinkle the raisins onto the rolled-out dough.
Prep the Apples: Peel the apples, slice them into eighths, and arrange them densely over the raisins.
Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the "Quark," eggs, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth, then pour this mixture over the apples, ensuring even coverage.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C) and bake the pie for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Serve cold with a side of coffee for a refreshing treat!

🍏 Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon over the apples before pouring the filling. It complements the tartness of the apples beautifully!

Variations

Gluten-free: Substitute the yeast dough with a store-bought gluten-free pie crust for a quick and easy version.
Nutty Twist: Toss in some chopped walnuts or pecans with the raisins for a delightful crunch.
Spicy About Apples: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the filling for a hint of spice that enhances the apple flavor.
Apple Cider Glaze: Drizzle some warm apple cider reduction over the cooled pie for an extra sweet finish!

Enjoy baking this heartwarming classic, and bring a slice of Franconia to your kitchen! 🥨🍏

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Here’s the text from the image: --- **FRANCONIAN APPLE PIE** First make basic yeast dough (see recipe in bread section) depending on size of baking sheet, double amounts. **Ingredients:** - 3 lbs. tart apples - 2 cups "Quark" (a dairy product I have not been able to find yet in this country. I would suggest to use Philadelphia cream cheese and blend it with yogurt to achieve a smoother, softer consistency) - 2 - 4 eggs - ½ cup sugar - 1-2 tbls. lemon juice - ¾ cups raisins - 8 oz. sour cream **Instructions:** Prepare basic yeast dough; roll thin and put on baking sheet. Spread raisins evenly on dough. Peel apples, cut into eighths, and lay densely on top of raisins. Mix "Quark", eggs, sugar, and lemon juice well and pour over apples. Bake at 480°F for 35 - 45 minutes until golden brown. Serve cold with coffee. --- Let me know if you need more help!

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# Elisabeth's Delicious Franconian Apple Pie 🍏🥧 This delightful Franconian Apple Pie is a perfect blend of tart apples and creamy filling, all encased in a soft yeast dough. It’s a beloved recipe from the heart of Germany that’s sure to impress your friends and family. Serve it with a cup of coffee for a wonderful afternoon treat or as a unique dessert to round off dinner. Don’t forget to let it cool properly before serving for the best texture! ☕️🍏 ## Ingredients ### For the yeast dough - **Basic yeast dough** (see bread section; adjust quantity based on baking sheet size) ### For the filling - 3 lbs. tart apples - 2 cups "Quark" *(or substitute with Philadelphia cream cheese mixed with yogurt for a smooth consistency)* - 2 - 4 eggs - ½ cup sugar - 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice - ¾ cups raisins - 8 oz. sour cream ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the Yeast Dough**: Make the basic yeast dough following the recipe provided in the bread section. Roll it out thinly and place it onto a greased baking sheet. 2. **Layer the Ingredients**: Evenly sprinkle the raisins onto the rolled-out dough. 3. **Prep the Apples**: Peel the apples, slice them into eighths, and arrange them densely over the raisins. 4. **Mix the Filling**: In a bowl, combine the "Quark," eggs, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth, then pour this mixture over the apples, ensuring even coverage. 5. **Bake**: Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C) and bake the pie for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. 6. **Cool and Serve**: Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Serve cold with a side of coffee for a refreshing treat! > 🍏 **Tip**: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon over the apples before pouring the filling. It complements the tartness of the apples beautifully! ## Variations - **Gluten-free**: Substitute the yeast dough with a store-bought gluten-free pie crust for a quick and easy version. - **Nutty Twist**: Toss in some chopped walnuts or pecans with the raisins for a delightful crunch. - **Spicy About Apples**: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the filling for a hint of spice that enhances the apple flavor. - **Apple Cider Glaze**: Drizzle some warm apple cider reduction over the cooled pie for an extra sweet finish! Enjoy baking this heartwarming classic, and bring a slice of Franconia to your kitchen! 🥨🍏

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