This Szarlotka recipe combines a thick layer of apples with a dense, cake-like crust and a crumble topping, to create a Polish apple pie that is sure to be a fall favorite.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 4 c unbleached all purpose flour
- ½ c sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 c (1/2 lb) salted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp milk
For the Filling
- 2 lbs firm baking apple (Gala, McIntosh, or Pink Lady), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 lbs soft baking apple (Braeburn, Red Delicious, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tsp cinnamon
