Lazy Pie – Recipe from the Local Bakery

This is my recipe for Lazy Pie, a delicious dessert perfect for fasting periods. I got this recipe from a local bakery known for its excellent version of this pie. It’s a perfect treat when you’re following a fasting diet (without dairy or eggs).

Ingredients for the Dough:

• 1/2 cup (113 g) plant-based margarine, melted (or fasting-friendly margarine)
• 1/2 cup (about 100 g) sugar
• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 1 packet baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups (400 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 1/3 of a lemon, juiced

For the Filling:

• 3 1/4 lbs (1.4 kg) apples, grated
• 5 small cups (about 1 1/4 cups) sugar or 14 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• Crushed cookies, for sprinkling (make sure they are fasting-friendly if necessary)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • Melt the plant-based margarine and mix it with the sugar, lukewarm water, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and lemon juice.
   • Gradually add the flour, kneading the dough until smooth.
   • Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
   • Roll each portion into a thin sheet on parchment paper. Place the rolled dough in the freezer to firm up.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • Grate the apples and mix them with sugar, water, and vanilla sugar.
   • Simmer for a few minutes, then let it cool. Once cooled, drain the liquid from the apples (do not discard the liquid – it will be used later!).
3. Assemble the Pie:
   • Grease a baking pan (similar to a standard round cake pan).
   • Place one sheet of dough in the pan, then sprinkle with crushed cookies.
   • Spread the drained apples on top of the cookies, then place the second sheet of dough over the apples.
4. Finishing:
   • Brush the top of the pie with the reserved apple cooking juice.
   • Bake the pie at 350°F (180°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown.

recipe from Alexis