The famous “apple pie”

Norman Apple Pie: An Authentic Recipe to Celebrate the Apple Fair! Last weekend, the famous Apple Fair was in full swing, an ideal opportunity to discover and rediscover the riches of Normandy. Among the flagship products, apple, a true treasure of this region, has a place of honor. What better way to celebrate this holiday than to prepare a delicious apple pie? (photo poster of the apple fair ) The Norman Apple Pie: A Timeless Delight The Norman apple pie is an emblematic recipe of Normandy, famous for its generous orchards and tasty apples. This tart, both gourmet and refined, combines the sweetness of apples with a crispy base of brisé dough, all sublimated by a creamy device flavored with Calvados (optional). Perfect for a sweet, authentic finish to your meal. (Insert image of golden apple pie ready to be served) Ingredients for a pie (6-8 people): • 1 pastry
• 5 to 6 apples (Boskoop or Reinette varieties, ideal for cooking)
• 2 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 20 cl thick cream
• 1 bag of vanilla sugar
• 1 tablespoon of Calvados (optional, but so normand!)
•⁠ ⁠30 g butter for apples
Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (thermostat 6). (Insert image of the oven preheating with a pie pan ready to be baked) 2. Prepare the apples: Peel, remove the core and cut into thick slices. Melt a little butter in a skillet and sauté the apples for a few minutes until they begin to brown slightly. Set aside. (Insert image of apples cut into strips browning in a pan with melted butter) 3. Prepare the appliance: In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar. Then add the crème fraîche and, if you wish, a tablespoon of Calvados to bring a typical Norman touch. Mix well. 4. Spread the crumb in a buttered pie pan. Prick lightly with a fork to prevent it from swelling during cooking. (Insert an image of the pastry in the pan, ready for filling) 5. Arrange the apples Gently pour the mixture over the dough. Then pour the mixture over the top, so that the apples are well covered. 6. Bake the cake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until it is golden brown. (Insert a picture of the pie in the oven as it cooks, with the surface starting to brown) 7. Let cool before serving. This pie is delicious hot as well as cold! Gourmet tip: Accompany this pie with a vanilla ice cream ball or a little whipped cream for an even more delicious touch.

(Insert image of a scoop of vanilla ice cream slowly melting next to the tart, with a little whipped cream in the background)