Apple Batter Pie with Mayonnaise and Sour Cream

Welcome to a recipe that might surprise you but will definitely delight your taste buds! This Apple Batter Pie, or "Zalivnoy Pirog" as it's known in Eastern Europe, is a wonderfully simple and comforting dessert. The batter, made with a unique combination of mayonnaise and smetana (a type of sour cream), creates an incredibly moist and tender crumb that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy apple filling. Topped with a classic crunchy streusel, this pie is a testament to how simple ingredients can create something truly special. It's the perfect cake for a family tea time or a cozy weekend treat.

Apple Batter Pie with Mayonnaise and Sour Cream

Cooking: 1 hour

Quantity: 8 Servings

Per serving

Calories: 385 kcal

Proteins: 5 g

Fats: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 50 g

Ingredients for Apple Batter Pie with Mayonnaise and Sour Cream

• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g sugar (75 g for the batter, 75 g for the filling)
• 300 g tart-sweet apples
• 2 large eggs
• 100 g smetana (a type of sour cream)
• 100 g mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
• butter and flour for greasing the pan

Ingredients for the Streusel

• 50 g cold butter
• 40 g all-purpose flour
• 20 g powdered sugar

How to Make Apple Batter Pie with Mayonnaise and Sour Cream

Cracking the eggs.

Add half of the sugar (75 g) and the vanilla sugar or vanilla extract.

Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

Add half of the sugar (75 g) and the vanilla sugar or vanilla extract. Whisk the liquid ingredients together or mix them in the food processor.

Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the ingredients to combine and meld.

Mix the batter. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the ingredients to combine and meld.

Slice the apples very thinly.

Grease a deep skillet or baking dish with soft butter and dust with all-purpose flour.

Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly with a spoon.

Grease a deep skillet or baking dish with soft butter and dust with all-purpose flour. This recipe uses a 25-centimeter (10-inch) diameter pan.

Separate about half of the batter. Pour it into the pan and spread it evenly with a spoon.

Layer the apple slices, overlapping them to avoid any gaps.

Arrange the apple filling over the batter. Layer the apple slices, overlapping them to avoid any gaps. This will create a dense, almost marmalade-like filling that helps the pie hold its shape.

Pour the remaining batter over the top, spreading it evenly to cover all the apples.

Prepare the streusel.

Sprinkle the streusel over the pie.

Prepare the streusel. Dice the cold butter and place it in a bowl. Add the powdered sugar and all-purpose flour. Rub the ingredients together with your fingertips until you get a crumbly mixture—this is the streusel.

Sprinkle the streusel over the pie. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes until light golden brown. The exact baking time may vary slightly from what is stated in this recipe, as it depends on the size of your pan, the thickness of the pie, and the specific characteristics of your oven. Keep an eye on it and trust your nose!

It's important for this pie to cool down properly, as this allows the filling to set and become dense, creating a delicious layer similar to marmalade or povydlo (a thick fruit preserve) in the center—it's absolutely delicious!

Remove the apple batter pie from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. It’s important for this pie to cool down properly, as this allows the filling to set and become dense, creating a delicious layer similar to marmalade or povydlo (a thick fruit preserve) in the center—it’s absolutely delicious!