Grandma’s Fluffy Apple Pie

Ingredients:

For the Batter:

• 2 eggs
• 125g sugar
• 100g butter
• 100g flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Filling:

• 750g apples (Cox Orange)
• 2 packs custard powder
• 0.5 liter (2 cups) apple juice (for stewing the apples and making custard)

For the Custard:

• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sour cream
• 5 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, softened butter, flour, and baking powder to make the batter.
   • Pour the batter into a springform pan and bake for about 20 minutes until it sets.
3. Prepare the Filling:
   • Core, peel, and stew the apples in a little apple juice until tender. Drain them on a sieve.
   • Bring 1/2 liter of apple juice to a boil. Stir in the custard powder as directed on the packaging, using apple juice instead of water. Fold in the stewed apples and bring the mixture to a boil until it thickens. The consistency should be sticky.
   • Pour the apple-custard mixture onto the pre-baked dough, spread it evenly, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Prepare the Custard Topping:
   • Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
   • Mix the egg yolks, sour cream, and sugar together. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
   • Spread the custard topping evenly on the partially baked cake and continue baking until the topping is golden yellow.
5. Finish and Serve:
   • Allow the pie to rest briefly with the oven door slightly open.
   • Remove it from the tin only when it has cooled down completely.

Tips:

• Use ripe and flavorful apple varieties like Cox Orange for a tastier pie.
• Adjust the sugar in the custard topping according to your sweetness preference.
• Letting the pie cool completely ensures that it sets properly before serving.