Picture a relaxing weekend calling for a comforting dessert that wows the family. You settle on the timeless appeal of an apple pie—golden from the oven, sliced generously, and savored by all. It's a winner every time.
Cyril Lignac's Almond Apple Pie: A Simple Yet Luxurious Delight
Renowned French chef Cyril Lignac elevates the classic apple pie with his almond version, delivering waves of comfort and indulgence. The harmonious blend of crisp apples, nutty ground almonds, warm cinnamon, and a splash of rum creates a symphony of flavors. These ingredients shine after just 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Affordable, straightforward, and utterly addictive, this pie is a staple from the star of Tous en Cuisine.
Cyril Lignac's Almond Apple Pie Recipe
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
Ingredients for 6 people:
- Puff pastry roll
- 5 apples
- 100 g caster sugar
- 100 g ground almonds
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 70 g of melted butter + 20 g for the mold
- 1 whole egg + 1 yolk
- 2 tbsp. rum
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
How to Make Cyril Lignac's Almond Apple Pie
- In a bowl, whisk the whole egg and yolk with the caster sugar and vanilla sugar. Stir in the ground almonds, 50 g melted butter, and rum until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry and prick it all over with a fork. Fit it into a buttered pie dish, then spread the almond cream evenly. Preheat the oven to 180°C (th. 6 – 350°F).
- Peel the apples, core them, and slice into thin strips. Arrange them in an overlapping rosette pattern over the cream. Brush with the remaining melted butter.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the pie. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden. Cool before unmolding.
Cyril Lignac's Tip: Pair this pie with apple-cinnamon ice cream featuring oven-dried apple pieces to amplify its flavors.
