{"id":82609,"date":"2024-08-22T03:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T09:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=82609"},"modified":"2024-09-19T06:36:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T12:36:11","slug":"german-apple-pie-gedeckter-apfelkuchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-apple-pie-gedeckter-apfelkuchen\/","title":{"rendered":"German Apple Pie (Gedeckter Apfelkuchen)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oma’s German Apple Pie is a traditional German Apple Kuchen recipe with fresh apples, raisins, almonds, and a lemon glaze that will become an All-Time Favorite with your family in no time.<\/p>\n\n\nJump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n

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This German Apple Pie, or Gedeckter Apfelkuchen, is one of those family recipes that has stood the test of time. With a flaky crust, lots of apples, raisins, almonds and a touch of cinnamon, it\u2019s a classic German cake that brings back the best memories of apple season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This easy recipe comes with detailed instructions and uses simple ingredients like fresh apples, butter, sugar, and a few secret ingredients to make it special. Rustic and simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And just to make this clear: I know this is NOT an American pie! This is an Apple Kuchen, but I named it Pie as it comes with a bottom and a top crust just like a pie. So if you\u2019re looking for one of the best fruit pies that doesn’t have a shortening crust but a sweet shortbread crust, you\u2019ve found it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I was young, my mother often baked apple pie, and there were two kinds: the traditional apple kuchen (versunkener apfelkuchen), and the “covered” apple pie, or gedeckter apfelkuchen. This pie, with its top crust and soft apple filling, was our all-time favorite and she called the “the GOOD apple cake” as opposed to the “everyday” apple cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mom would bake the whole thing in her springform pan<\/a>, and we kids couldn\u2019t wait for the moment when we could add the cinnamon sugar to the sliced apples and mix everything with our little hands. We would use a variety of tart apples picked from granny’s garden, which are the best apples for this pie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Apples for German Apfelkuchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to German apple cake recipes, the kind of apples you choose is crucial. For this pie, tart apples like Braeburn, Granny Smith or Jonagold apples are ideal because they keep their shape and add a perfect balance to the sweetness. Check out my blog post about the best apples for baking<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Can You Keep German Apple Pie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This pie stays fresh at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, but the best way to store it for longer is in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To enjoy it later, simply reheat the pie on a baking sheet at medium heat until warmed through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Can I Make the Pie Dough with Margarine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can substitute butter with margarine. Just ensure the margarine is firm, and the dough is well-chilled before rolling it out. This ensures the upper crust and bottom crust stay flaky and don\u2019t lose their texture. Margarine also allows for a slightly different flavor, but it still makes one of the cheapest apple pie pastries and I remember my granny baked a lot with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for the Perfect German Shortcrust (M\u00fcrbeteig)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To achieve that perfect upper crust, here\u2019s the best way to handle the pie dough:<\/p>\n\n\n\n