Apple pie

Apple pie

Desserts

A traditional Belgian dessert, apple pie is a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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Apple pie is a classic dessert in Belgian cuisine. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed on any occasion.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time40 min
  • Cook time35 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories691 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$3.74 $0.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $2.31
  • $1.40
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Select firm, green apples. Peel them and cut them into thin slices. ≈ 8 min
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and water. Add the apple slices and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into a circle larger than the tart dish.
  4. Place the dough in the pie dish, top with marinated apples, and cover with another layer of shortcrust pastry. ≈ 10 min
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Let cool before serving.

The bill

Apple pie

  • 1 kg of apples$2.31
  • 1.25 kg of sugar$1.40
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice$0.03

Total$3.74

that's $0.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories691 kcal
Fat0.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Carbohydrates170.4 g
Sugars169.1 g
Fiber1.8 g
Protein0.3 g
Salt0.01 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of apples
  • 1.25 kg of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 2 cups of water

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