Ever wondered what to do with that half-empty bottle of champagne from a celebration? Here's a deliciously creative solution: an Apple Pie with Champagne! This isn't your traditional apple pie; it's a wonderfully moist and tender cake-like dessert that comes together in just 30 minutes. The champagne (or dry white wine) adds a subtle, sophisticated flavor and creates an incredibly light, airy texture. It's a simple, elegant recipe perfect for a quick treat, a special brunch, or anytime you want to add a little sparkle to your baking.
Apple pie with champagne in half an hour.
Ingredients for Apple Pie with Champagne in Half an Hour
- 150 g apples
- 65 g butter
- 85 g sugar
- 1 large egg
- 75 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g champagne or dry white wine
- 2/3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- butter for greasing the pan
- sugar and ground cinnamon for topping
- powdered sugar for dusting
- vanilla extract, optional
How to Make Apple Pie with Champagne in Half an Hour
Mixing butter with sugar.
Breaking an egg and mixing everything well again.
Adding dry ingredients to the bowl.
In a bowl or the bowl of a food processor, add the granulated sugar and the room temperature softened butter, cut into small cubes. Cream the butter and sugar together.
Crack in the egg and mix everything well again. It’s best if the egg, like the butter, is at room temperature, but it’s not essential.
Add the all-purpose flour, mixed with baking soda and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl.
Pouring in champagne or dry white wine.
Pour in the champagne or dry white wine and mix the batter with a whisk. The liquid will quickly dissolve any sugar granules that haven’t melted yet.
Mixing the batter until it becomes smooth like cream.
Dicing the apples into small cubes.
Mixing the apples with the batter.
Mix the batter until it becomes smooth like cream. To speed up the process, you can use an immersion blender if it’s powerful enough.
Dice the apples into small cubes, about the size of a small grape. Add the diced apples to the batter. If desired, you can add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mix the apples with the batter. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Placing the paper in the pan, spreading the batter, and leveling it.
Take a rectangular pan measuring 20×25 cm (8×10 inches). Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit. Crumple the paper, then grease it with softened butter. Even silicone-coated paper can benefit from this, especially with sweet batter. This thin layer of butter will never be a bad idea! Place the paper in the pan, pour in the batter, and spread it evenly.
Placing the pie in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
Lifting the finished apple pie out of the pan by the edges of the paper.
Lifting the finished apple pie out of the pan by the edges of the paper.
Mix one tablespoon of granulated sugar with one teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the apple pie with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Place the pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven’s characteristics and the size of the pan, so it might differ slightly from the recipe. You can check for doneness by gently pressing the pie with your finger; if it springs back, it’s baked through. The classic wooden skewer test also works well.
Lift the finished apple pie out of the pan by the overhanging edges of the parchment paper. Place the pie on a wire rack to cool.
Cutting the cooled apple pie with champagne into portions and dusting with powdered sugar.
Once cooled, cut the apple pie with champagne into portions, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or cold.
And there you have it—a beautiful and unique apple pie that's as fun to make as it is to eat! The subtle fizz from the champagne truly elevates this simple dessert into something special. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, to create a truly decadent experience. This recipe is a testament to how a single unconventional ingredient can transform a classic. We hope you enjoy this little touch of everyday luxury and share it with someone special. Happy baking!
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