Apple Pie à la Michèle 🍏🥧

This homemade apple pie is one of my absolute favorite desserts! With a buttery spelt flour crust, a delicious apple filling, and a creamy vanilla custard, it's flavorful, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. 🍎✨

🎥 (Some process photos are included below!)

⏱ Prep Time: 25 minutes
⏳ Resting Time: 30 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8–10 slices

🥧 Crust Ingredients:

✔️ 2 cups (240 g) spelt flour (or use all-purpose flour if preferred)
✔️ 1 teaspoon salt
✔️ ½ cup (115 g) cold butter (cut into small pieces)
✔️ 4 tbsp (50 g) cane sugar
✔️ Zest of 1 lemon
✔️ 2 eggs (1 for dough, 1 for filling)
✔️ 1–2 tbsp water or cream (only if needed, for consistency)

🍏 Apple Filling Ingredients:

✔️ 8 tbsp (80 g) ground almonds or hazelnuts
✔️ 4 Granny Smith apples (thinly sliced)
✔️ ½ cup (120 ml) milk
✔️ ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
✔️ 6 tbsp (75 g) cane sugar
✔️ 2 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ Cinnamon (to taste, plus extra for topping)

🥄 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, butter, cane sugar, and lemon zest.

2. Use clean hands to rub everything together until it forms a crumbly texture.

3. Beat 1 egg with a fork and add it to the mixture.

4. Gently combine into a dough, adding 1–2 tbsp water or cream if needed. Try not to knead the dough too much.

5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling:

1. Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).

2. Roll out the dough and press it into a buttered 16-inch (40 cm) cake tin.

3. Poke the base with a fork to prevent air bubbles.

4. Sprinkle the base with ground almonds or hazelnuts for extra flavor and to absorb moisture.

5. Arrange thinly sliced apples evenly over the nut layer.

3️⃣ Make the Custard & Bake:

1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 egg, milk, heavy cream, cane sugar, and vanilla extract.

2. Pour the mixture evenly over the apples.

3. Place in the lower half of the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and set.

4️⃣ Final Touches & Serving:

1. Once baked, let the pie cool slightly and sprinkle cinnamon on top for extra warmth and flavor.

2. Slice & enjoy this flavorful, creamy, and comforting apple pie! 🍏✨

💚 Why You’ll Love This Apple Pie:

✔️ Light, crisp crust with a creamy apple filling 🍏
✔️ Naturally sweetened with cane sugar & vanilla ✨
✔️ Spelt flour makes it easier to digest 🌿
✔️ A perfect balance of tart apples & warm cinnamon

💬 Would you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments! 😊

📸 Check out the process & final apple pie photos below! 🍎✨

🍏 Health Benefits of Green Apples:

Green apples are a great source of fiber, which helps with digestion and gut health! They also support healthy bacteria in your gut and provide a natural boost of antioxidants.