Hungarian Apple Pie (Almás Pite) 🍏🍂
A beloved Hungarian dessert, Almás Pite features a flaky, buttery crust layered with spiced apple filling—less sweet than American pie, with a delicate crumb topping. Perfect with tea or coffee!
📝 Ingredients
For the Dough:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1 egg yolk (save egg white for brushing)
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2–3 tbsp cold water or milk (as needed)
For the Apple Filling:
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4–5 tart apples (Granny Smith or Gala), peeled & thinly sliced
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½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp breadcrumbs or crushed walnuts (to absorb juice)
For Topping:
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Egg white (for brushing)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
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In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
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Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly.
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Mix in egg yolk and water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms.
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Divide into 2 discs (one slightly larger for the bottom crust). Chill 30 mins.
2. Prepare the Filling
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Toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla. Let sit 10 mins.
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Drain excess liquid, then mix in breadcrumbs/walnuts.
3. Assemble the Pie
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Roll the larger dough disc to fit a 9×13-inch pan (or round tart tin).
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Spread filling evenly over the dough.
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Roll the smaller disc and cut into strips for a lattice top (or leave whole and cut vents).
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Brush with egg white for shine.
4. Bake
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 mins until golden.
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Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
✨ Tips & Variations
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Extra flaky crust: Use half butter, half lard.
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Raisins or rum? Soak ¼ cup raisins in rum and add to filling.
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Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
This comforting, lightly spiced pie is a Hungarian classic—ideal for autumn! 🍎
Want a strudel version? Try Almás Rétes with phyllo dough! 😊
