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Irish Apple Amber Recipe

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Irish Apple Amber is a delicate and flavorful dessert featuring grated Granny Smith apples combined with a luscious custard made from egg yolks and whites, sweetened with sugar and brightened by lemon juice, all nestled inside a buttery pie crust. This traditional Irish-inspired pie offers a unique texture and a balanced sweet-tart flavor perfect for fall and winter holidays.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Crust

  • 1/2 (0.5) batch Simply Perfect Pie Crust

Filling

  • 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and grated
  • 1/4 cup (62.5 g) water
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 6 large egg whites

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie crust: Roll out half a batch of Simply Perfect Pie Crust and fit it into a pie plate. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to firm it up while you prepare the filling.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: Peel, core, and grate 8 Granny Smith apples. Place the grated apples in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and half the sugar (about 1/2 cup). Mix gently to combine and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Prepare the custard base: In a separate bowl, whisk together 6 large egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until thick and pale. Gradually fold in the apple mixture.
  4. Beat the egg whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the 6 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the apple and yolk mixture to lighten the filling.
  5. Assemble the pie: Pour the apple and custard filling into the chilled pie crust, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake the pie: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pie for about 45 to 50 minutes or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown. If necessary, cover the edges with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This will help the filling set further. Serve at room temperature or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or custard sauce.

Notes

  • Grating the apples finely helps achieve the unique texture characteristic of this pie.
  • Using tart Granny Smith apples balances the sweetness and adds a refreshing tartness.
  • Be sure to fold the egg whites gently to retain air and ensure a light and fluffy filling.
  • Letting the pie cool completely before slicing helps the custard fully set for clean slices.
  • Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly during baking.

Keywords: Irish Apple Amber, apple pie, Irish dessert, Granny Smith apples, custard pie, holiday pie, fall dessert

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