Apple Pie from Stardew Valley
A cozy cinnamon apple pie with a lattice crust — just like the one baked on the farm in autumn in Pelican Town.
In Stardew Valley autumn means hundreds of fresh apples, and farmers bake the coziest pie you can imagine. This recipe is a classic: buttery short pastry, tangy-sweet filling spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and an aroma that fills the whole farmhouse. Perfect with evening tea after a long day in the fields.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 8 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
The dough
Cut cold butter into cubes and quickly rub into the flour, sugar and salt to form crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time and bring the dough together without overworking. Divide into 2 pieces, wrap in film and chill for 30 minutes.
- 2
The filling
Peel the apples and slice thinly. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch. Leave for 10 minutes to release juices.
- 3
The base
Roll out one piece of dough and line a 22 cm pie dish, pressing up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- 4
Assembly
Spread the filling in an even layer. Roll out the second piece of dough, cut into strips and lay in a lattice pattern over the filling.
- 5
Baking
Beat the egg and brush the lattice and edges. Bake at 190 °C for about 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
💡 Tips
- 💡
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a more complex flavor.
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Don't remove the pie from the dish while hot — let it rest 20 minutes or the filling will run.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Which apple is best for pie filling?
Tart apples like Granny Smith hold their shape and add the right acidity. Sweet ones like Golden Delicious can be added for balance.
