Papierówka apple pie is a delicious seasonal apple pie made with the tart, early-season apples so popular in Poland. Outside the papierówka season, you can also make it with other tart varieties of apples. Delicate shortcrust pastry and delicious gently cooked apples make this
This apple cake with a cinnamon crust is simply the best cinnamon apple cake. Delicious, moist and wonderfully long-lasting (the oil plays an important role here, so I wouldn’t substitute it with butter). Made with yoghurt and studded with
This Polish apple pie with meringue topping is an absolute autumn favourite :). Your favourite shortcrust pastry, homemade filling made with tart apples and a delicious, crisp, cloud-like meringue topping… It is simple to make and stays fresh for a long time
An extraordinary apple and walnut tart: crisp, buttery pastry, a layer of apples and a delicious walnut filling… Autumn is in full swing, so let’s make the most of what it has to offer. Perfect with a mug of warming tea.
The best traditional Polish homemade apple pie. Made with a simple pastry that comes together in just a few moments, with no need to pre-bake the base. The filling is deliciously tart and flavoured with cinnamon, although you can also use grated o
This almond apple cake is soft, moist and delicious. It tastes just like a lemon almond cake, and I would never have guessed there were apples in it! ;). They do, however, add a lovely freshness and extra moisture to the bake. This is a very simple and quick cake to make
An easy and elegant apple cake with a custard-like texture. And doesn’t the combination of apples and custard sound delicious? Invisible apple cake contains so many apples that it could easily be called an apple pie ;). There is very little batter and
Italian apple cake, supposedly an original Italian family recipe :). It cannot really compare with Polish apple pie – it is not packed with apples in the same way; it is simply a cake with apples arranged on top. Best served warm, with whipped cream or mascarpone,
A spiced apple cake that is perfect for an autumn or winter afternoon, served with a mug of warm tea. This simple recipe comes from the master himself, Yotam Ottolenghi. There’s nothing complicated about it, and you probably already have most of the ingredients
Moist, soft and wonderfully aromatic, this apple, walnut and cinnamon cake is the perfect cosy bake. Sour cream keeps the sponge beautifully tender, while layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and walnuts create a delicious surprise inside. It works well with almost any
An old-fashioned apple cake packed with plenty of apples. It may be simple and unassuming, but it’s wonderfully soft, moist and buttery, with a delicate hint of lemon. It tastes exactly how a classic homemade apple cake should…
This beautiful pull-apart apple wreath is made from soft, fluffy sweet yeast dough shaped into little apple-filled turnovers and baked snugly together in a round tin. Each bun is filled with juicy cinnamon apples, making the wreath perfect for pulling apart and sharing.
This apple crumble slice with caramel sauce features a buttery shortcrust crumble enriched with rolled oats and served with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. A wonderful autumn dessert packed with apples. Although it’s not especially tall or showy,
Light, fluffy and utterly delicious – that’s the best way to describe this Russian Apple Cake. Firm, tart apples work particularly well, though any variety will do. In Poland, we’d probably call it a sponge cake with apples, because that’s exactly what it is. The cake
A comforting winter dessert, perfect for the time of year when apples are one of the few locally grown fruits still in season. It’s quick to prepare and, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, makes an elegant and delicious dessert.
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
If you love the combination of apples and maple syrup, you’re in for a real treat :). This delicately creamy cheesecake has a distinct maple flavour and is topped with delicious, lightly caramelised apples. With its quick biscuit base, it’s a wonderful autumn dessert.
A simple and speedy tart: just 3 minutes of preparation plus baking time! The only requirement is having a good-quality ready-made puff pastry in the fridge (fresh or frozen, but preferably made with butter rather than margarine). I like to buy good-quality fresh