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pice of origami apple pie before fold

Origami Apple Pie Before Fold Recipe


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creative take on a classic apple pie, this recipe involves arranging apple filling on a flat sheet of pastry before folding it into an intricate, origami-like shape. The result is a visually stunning dessert with crisp, golden layers and a delicious spiced apple filling.


Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 68 tbsp ice water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

For Assembly:

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Instructions

 Prepare the Pie Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

2. Make the Apple Filling:

  1. In a bowl, mix apple slices with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
  2. Toss well and let sit for 10 minutes.

3. Roll and Arrange the Dough:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the chilled dough into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
  3. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Assemble Before Folding:

  1. Arrange the apple filling in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of border around the edges.
  2. Start folding the dough over the apples in a geometric, origami-like pattern.
  3. Ensure the folds overlap slightly for a secure shape.

5. Finish and Bake:

  1. Whisk the egg and milk together, then brush over the crust.
  2. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for extra crunch.
  3. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Notes

  • Experiment with different apple varieties for a mix of tart and sweet flavors.
  • If the dough is too stiff to fold easily, let it rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before shaping.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Apple pie, origami pie, folded apple tart, rustic apple pie, easy apple dessert, homemade pie