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Traditional apple pie – Homemade cake filled with soft cinnamon apples in a crispy crust.
Homemade Apple Pie – A classic treat for any occasion.

Hungarian Apple Pie Bars

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to the perfect apple pie is a flaky crust. We achieve this by cutting the fat (butter) into the flour rather than fully blending it, creating small pockets of butter that melt during baking to form layers. Breadcrumbs act as an insulation layer, protecting the bottom crust from the apple juices so it doesn't get soggy.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 400 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet or jelly roll pan
  • Grater
  • Rolling pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour with the baking powder, then quickly crumble in the cold butter. Add the sugar, egg, sour cream, and vanilla, then knead to combine. Refrigerate.

Tip: The cold butter stays solid until baking, making the dough flaky (shortcrust) rather than hard.
2 ✓

Grate the apples, mix with lemon juice and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the juice thoroughly.

Tip: Squeezing is critical: excess water will make the crust soggy and create steam during baking.
3 ✓

Divide the dough in half. Roll out the bottom layer, place it in the baking pan, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Tip: The breadcrumbs absorb any remaining moisture from the apples.
4 ✓

Spread the apples over the crumbs and cover with the second sheet of dough. Poke holes with a fork.

Tip: The holes allow steam to escape so the top crust doesn't bubble up or crack.
5 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown (approx. 35-40 minutes).

Tip: Slice only when cold, or it will crumble!

Recipe FAQ

Why is the dough greasy?
You handled it too long, and the warmth of your hands melted the butter. Pie dough must be worked quickly!

Ingredients

  • 3.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Butter (cold! - 2 sticks)
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 1.5 lbs Apples (grated and squeezed)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice