Quick Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Occasion: Everyday comfort or festive gatherings
Best Enjoyed: Warm or chilled, with tea or ice cream
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍏 Sweet–tart apple filling that melts in your mouth
🥛 Creamy custard undertone from yoghurt and milk
🧈 Golden buttery richness that feels indulgent
✨ Simple, wholesome ingredients you already have at home
🍴 Works beautifully for everyday tea or elegant dinners
🌿 Balanced sweetness without being overwhelming
❤️ A true comfort classic that never fails to please
Nutrition Per Serving (entire recipe – 6 portions)
Calories: 295 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Sugars: 23 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 125 mg
Cholesterol: 65 mg
How to Make It (Step-by-step)
✔️ Step 1: Prepare the apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples into even ¼-inch pieces.
💡Tip: Use a potato peeler for speed and uniformity.
✔️ Step 2: Start the pan
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and add the apples.
💡Tip: Keep stirring so the butter coats every slice evenly.
Step 3: Sweeten and balance
Add lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and a teaspoon extra sugar, mixing well.
💡Tip: Lemon prevents browning and brightens the flavour.
✔️ Step 4: Cook gently
Let the apples cook for 5–7 minutes until fork tender but still holding shape.
💡Tip: Do not overcook — texture is key for a great pie.Order Fresh Pastries
✔️ Step 5: Mix the custard base
In a bowl, whisk eggs, sunflower oil, milk, yoghurt, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth.
💡Tip: Whisk gently — too much air makes the filling spongy.
✔️ Step 6: Dry ingredients
Sift flour and baking powder, then fold into the wet mixture.
💡Tip: Sifting ensures a light, lump-free batter.
✔️ Step 7: Prepare the pan
Grease the bottom with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
💡Tip: Crease the edges so the parchment fits snugly.
✔️ Step 8: Assemble
Pour half of the batter into a 9-inch/20-cm pan, layer apples, then cover with remaining batter.
💡Tip: For a rustic look, let some apples peek out of the top.
✔️ Step 9: Bake
Place in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden.
💡Tip: A toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean.
✔️ Step 10: Rest and serve
Cool slightly before slicing to set the structure.
💡Tip: Pair warm slices with vanilla ice cream for pure bliss.
