Delicious apple pies like in childhood: an easy and budget-friendly recipe

It's no secret that the most delicious pastries are those made at home with love and care by the hostess. We are all familiar with the taste and aroma of homemade apple pies.

Food blogger Nadiia Ptashka shared on Instagram how to make apple pies to taste like they did in childhood. The easy-to-make and budget-friendly recipe will surely appeal to everyone.

Ingredients for the dough

• Milk – 250 ml

• Water – 250 ml
• Sugar – 6 tbsp
• Pressed yeast – 50 gr
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 6 tbsp
• Vodka – 1 tbsp
• Starch – 1 tbsp
• Flour – 850-880 g

Ingredients for the filling

• Medium apples without peel – 6 pcs
• Sugar – 5 tbsp
• Corn starch – 2 tbsp + water

Additional ingredients

• Sesame seeds
• Egg
• Syrup (water + sugar)

How to cook

1. Mix warm milk and water in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead the dough. First, knead with a whisk, transfer it to a floured surface, and knead with your hands.

2. Put the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place for 1 hour.

3. During this time, prepare the filling. Grate the apples on a medium grater and put them in a hot, dry frying pan.

4. Add sugar and caramelize for 2 minutes.

5. Add the starch diluted with water and turn off the heat as soon as the mixture thickens.

6. Knead the dough and form balls of 60 grams each. Cover with a towel and leave for 10 minutes.

7. Knead each ball with your hands, put the filling in, and form patties. Cover with a towel and leave for another 10 minutes.

8. Brush with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees.

9. Grease the still-hot pies with syrup.