Gordon Ramsay's Apple Pie With Homemade Pie Pastry Recipe - TheFoodXP (2024)

Written By Samah / Published on September 28, 2021 / Last updated on January 8, 2024

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I love Gordon Ramsay’s recipes, especially the unique twists he brings to classic recipes. One of the recipes that he has simplified is for apple pie. Gordon Ramsay’s apple pie is made with a sugary and buttery pastry with a spicy and sweet apple filling. You can make this pie for a great Christmas feast or just for a weekday dinner; it works for both.

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The pastry, when baked, becomes flaky and golden. The filling is made with caramelized apples and has a strong aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon. The apples are caramelized in butter that makes them tender and you can easily disintegrate them into a puree.

I found the process of making this pie rather therapeutic. There is a different kind of satisfaction that comes with making your own pie pastry. The filling is also simple to make and the aroma of caramelized apple mixed with spices and sugar fills your kitchen. There is a video in the end so you can see for yourself what I am talking about.But first, check out some other recipes from the Chef’s delight.

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Other Gordon Ramsay Recipes That You Can Try

  • Gordon Ramsay Sausage Spaghetti
  • Gordon Ramsay Carbonara
  • Gordon Ramsay Mushroom Pasta
  • Gordon Ramsay Turkey Wellington
  • Gordon Ramsay Barbecue Sauce
  • Gordon Ramsay Crab Cakes
  • Gordon Ramsay Fish And Chips
  • Gordon Ramsay Sausage Spaghetti
  • Gordon Ramsay Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Gordon Ramsay Roast Turkey

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie?

For The Pie Pastry

  • Food Processor- You’ll need the food processor to prep the dough.
  • Bowl- Once the dough is kneaded and rolled, you need to put it in a large bowl to refrigerate it.
  • Rolling Pin- The pin comes in handy when we have to do the rolling we talked about.
  • Plastic Wrap- You don’t want your pie crust to harden in the refrigerator, so cover it with plastic wrap.

For The Filling

  • 2 Large Bowls- One large bowl to mix the apples with sugar-spice mixture and one to store the caramelized apples.
  • Medium Bowl- Mix the sugar, spice, and everything nice in this bowl. (Just another Powerpuff Girls reference for you to enjoy. Cheers!)
  • Peeler and Knife– You need to peel, core, and quarter the apples. This is where this duo comes in handy.
  • Wooden Spatula and Spoons– Do the stirring, filling, and mixing with these two.
  • Non-Stick Frying Pan- A non-stick frying pan seems the right choice to caramelize the apples.

For The Pie

  • 8-Inch Pie Pan– The 8-inch pie pan makes an 8 slice pie.
  • Oven- Bake the pie to a golden perfection in the oven.

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie?

Preparation TimeCooking TimeTotal Time
20 Minutes40 Minutes1 Hour

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie?

For The Pie Pastry

  • Butter- Butter makes the pastry flaky and light.
  • Sugar- Sugar gives it a sweet taste and a glaze.
  • Flour- Flour is the MC (main constituent) of every pastry.
  • Egg- Egg acts as the binding agent and also adds richness to the pastry.

For The Filling

  • Apples- It’d be a bit weird if you make apple pie without apples. So, use them.
  • Sugar- The sugar adds sweetness to the pie and helps caramelize the apples.
  • Butter- You need the butter to caramelize the apples as well.
  • Nutmeg and Cinnamon- This spice duo gives the pie a sweet and spicy aroma that goes perfectly with the caramelized apples.
  • Egg Yolk- Mix the egg yolks with a little bit of water to make the egg wash for the pastry.
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Steps To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie

1. For The Pie Crust

To make the pie crust, add your sugar and butter to the food processor. Pulse it until it makes a crumbly mixture. Then, add the eggs to it and mix for half a minute. When the egg is combined, add the flour to it and mix until a rough dough is formed.

Take this roughly formed dough on a flour-dusted surface and knead it with your hands. Add a teaspoon of cold water to it and knead it until a smooth dough is formed.

2. Roll It And Chill It

After you have made a smooth dough, roll it out and then place it in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and then put the dough in the refrigerator to chill for half an hour.

3. For The Filling

Take a large bowl and add the apple chunks to it. Mix the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon and add it to the bowl with apples. Toss it, so the apples get covered with the sugar and spice mixture. Now, melt butter in a non-stick frying pan and add this mixture to it. Cook until the apples get caramelized. It’d be better if you cooked the apples in two batches.

4. Make That Pie!

Take the chilled pastry out of the refrigerator and roll it to a thickness of ⅛ inch. Cut it in a round shape, just a little larger than the pie pan. Line the pie pan with the pastry and press it firmly. Cut the top pastry in the same way so that it is a little bigger than the pie pan.

Put the filling in the pie pan and cover it with the top crust. Make small cuts in the pie and bake it in a preheated oven for 40 minutes until it looks golden. Take it out of the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes. Then, serve a slice topped with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutritional Value

Calories296 kcal
Fat14 g
Saturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat5.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium251 mg
Potassium81 mg
Carbohydrates43 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Sugar20 g
Protein2.4 g

How Will Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie Look And Taste Like?

The apple pie looks golden, flaky, and crispy. The top crust looks glazed because of the sugar and the egg wash. The pie has a strong taste of sugar and smells of nutmeg and cinnamon. Top it with whipped cream to turn it into ala mode apple pie.

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Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Pie

Gordon Ramsay's apple pie is a delightful dessert. The pie is made with a simple butter pastry and is filled with sweet and spicy apple filling. You can serve the delicious with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Chef’s Delight

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

  • Rolling Pin

  • Plastic Wrap

  • 3 Large Bowls

  • Medium Bowl

  • 8-Inch Pie Pan

  • Oven

  • Peeler

  • Knife

  • Wooden Spatula

  • Spoon

Ingredients

For Pie Pastry

  • 1 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 7 tablespoons White Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Egg

For The Apple Filling

  • 3 lbs. Apples (peeled, cored, and cut into big chunks)
  • ½ cup White Sugar (plus some more)
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Egg Yolk (mixed with 2 teaspoons of Water)
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly gated)

Instructions

For The Pie Pastry

  • In a food processor, add sugar and butter and mix until combined.

  • Then, add the egg and mix for another 30 seconds.

  • After that, add the flour until a dough is roughly formed.

  • Then, place it on a flour-dusted surface and add about 2 teaspoons of cold water to it. Knead it with your hands until a smooth dough is formed.

  • Roll the dough to make it flat and smooth. Cover the pastry dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour before using it.

For The Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.

  • Put the apple chunk in a large bowl and add the sugar-spice mixture to it. Toss it to cover the apples with it.

  • In a large non-stick frying pan, melt half of the butter and add half of the apple chunks. Cook the apples on high heat for about 5-6 minutes until they are brown and caramelized. Place them in a bowl and repeat the same with the remaining butter and apples. Transfer them to the bowl with the apples and allow them to cool down.

For The Apple Pie

  • Prep the oven by preheating it to 375°F.

  • Take out the pie pastry from the refrigerator and roll it until it is about ⅛ inch thick.

  • Place an 8-inch pie pan on top of the pastry dough and cut the pastry a little bigger than the pan.

  • Line the pie pan with the pastry and press it firmly. If you see irregular edges or extra dough, cut it off.

  • Roll out the remaining pastry dough into a circle a bit larger than the pie pan to make the top crust.

  • When you are done with the pastry dough, fill the apple mixture in the pastry. Then, cover it up with the top crust. You can seal the edges by brushing them slightly with water and then pressing them down.

  • Brush the top crust with an egg wash. This glazes the pastry golden and adds a bit of moisture. Make small cuts to the top crust to let the pie breath and to let the steam out.

  • Place the pie pan in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes until the top crust looks beautifully golden.

  • Take it out and let it rest for about 20 minutes before serving.

  • After that, cut out a slice and serve it with either ice cream or whipped cream.

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g

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Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

So, this is it about this Gordon Ramsay’s apple pie ala mode. This delicious pie is a great ending to a hearty meal. Do try to make it and tell me in the comments how well you liked it.

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FAQs

What happens to the pastry when the fruit pie is baked? ›

Pie crust gains its flaky texture from the fat in the dough melting and producing steam — which happens most quickly and effectively at a higher temperature. Reducing the oven temperature after about 15 minutes allows the pie to bake fully without danger of burning.

Why don t you blind bake apple pie? ›

I do not usually par-bake my fruit pie crusts - this is because with a fresh fruit filling (or even with a cooked fruit filling such as my apple pie or my blueberry crostata), the pie has long enough in the oven that it gives the crust enough time to crisp up properly, removing the need for blind baking.

What is the best thickener for apple pie filling? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency. Tapioca starch is preferable for products that will be frozen because it will not break down when thawed.

What thickens apple pie filling? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

What kind of pastry is used for pies? ›

If you are making a pie with a crust you'll need to decide which type of pastry to go for. Shortcrust pastry is the best for pies that fully encase a filling as they tend to be firmer and less likely to leak. Puff pastry is great if you prefer just a pastry lid on top of the filling.

What are the best apples for baking pastry? ›

For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.

What are the sweetest apples for baking? ›

Honeycrisp (Sweet)

They're extra juicy and very crisp with a honey-sweet flavor that translates wonderfully into baked goods. AND they are the star of the show in my Honeycrisp apple sangria.

What is one thing you should not do when making pie crust? ›

In pie crust, you don't want gluten to form so you don't want to mix too much and overwork the dough. For a flaky crust, cut the butter so that chunks of butter about the size of walnut halves remain. The chunks of cold butter create the layers in the dough.

Should I Prebake pie crust for apple pie? ›

You don't have to pre-bake the bottom pie crust for this pie. There's simply no need to take this extra step because the apple pie bakes for a really long time in the oven. If your pies have soggy crusts, you may not be baking them long enough.

Should I Prebake a pie crust for fruit pie? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.

Should you Prebake bottom pie crust? ›

Pre-baking is a must if you're looking for a flaky pie crust. It's especially helpful for recipes with a wet center. Recipes for most tarts, pies, and quiches call for pre-baking to ensure that the final product doesn't end up soggy.

Should you cook apples before putting in pie? ›

Baking the apple slices first. It's the magic key to a crispy base, superior flavour and perfectly-cooked-and-never-mushy filling. It's also how you get a generous amount of pie filling without the dreaded giant empty cavity under the lid.

What makes apples mushy in an apple pie? ›

There are two essential factors, the type of apple you choose and the cooking method. Some varieties of apple turn to mush when cooked. Macintoshes and Red Delicious are among these. Granny Smiths stay firm but are tart.

Is it safe to eat apple pie filling out of the can? ›

It will be cooked in the can, before selling, to sterilize the contents. So you can open the can and eat it. What is the best way to bake an apple pie using a canned filling?

What apples should not be used for apple pie? ›

There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.

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