Yes! 🍎🇭🇺 Almás Pite (Hungarian Apple Pie) is a beloved, old-fashioned dessert that almost every Hungarian grandma has baked at some point. Unlike the American deep-dish pie, this one is more like a tray bake: tender shortcrust pastry filled with spiced grated apples, baked in a large rectangular pan, then dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares. It’s simple, cozy, and perfect for autumn afternoons with tea.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Apple Pite (Almás Pite)
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups (450 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 7 Tbsp (100 g) cold butter, cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
For the filling:
- 3 lbs (1.3–1.5 kg) tart apples (Granny Smith, Jonathan, or similar)
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar (adjust depending on apple sweetness)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup (60 g) semolina or plain breadcrumbs (to absorb juices)
For topping:
- Powdered sugar