Apple pie with cinnamon syrup
Apple and cinnamon syrup cake is a quick and extremely delicious dessert, perfect for days when you want to impress without too much effort. Using simple ingredients and a few tricks, you'll achieve a soft and aromatic cake with a warm hint of cinnamon. This recipe will not only delight your taste buds but also give you an excellent opportunity to use slices of bread that have started to dry out, thus reducing food waste.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (preferably tart apples for a delicious contrast)
- 4-5 slices of bread (ideally a baguette or brioche)
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for decoration)
- 50 g butter, melted
- A pinch of salt
For the cinnamon syrup:
- 100 g sugar
- 200 ml water
- 1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a baking dish (approximately 20x30 cm) by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Peel the apples and cut them into small cubes. If desired, you can sprinkle them with a little lemon juice to prevent oxidation and keep them looking fresh.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a smooth mixture. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing well.
4. Cut the bread slices into small cubes (about 2-3 cm) and add them to the egg mixture. Let them soak for a few minutes. This step is important because the bread will absorb the flavors and contribute to the cake's texture.
5. Fold the chopped apples into the bread and egg mixture. Make sure the apples are evenly distributed.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, leveling the surface well. If you want to add a crunchy note, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar on top.
7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until it turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon syrup. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon, then bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
9. Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly, then pour the cinnamon syrup over it, allowing it to absorb.
Serving:
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, decorated with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a perfect contrast of textures and flavors.
Possible variations:
To customize this cake, you can add chopped nuts, raisins, or even dark chocolate. By using other types of fruit, such as pears or peaches, you can create different variations that suit the season.
With these tips and clear steps, the apple and cinnamon syrup cake will become a favorite among family and friends. Enjoy every bite and cherish every moment spent in the kitchen!
1. Cut the crusts off the slices of toast. Lightly toast them, preferably in a toaster. 2. Line the loaf pan with paper. Place the slices first on the sides of the pan, then on the bottom. 3. Peel the apples, remove the seeds, and chop the apple finely. Pour lemon juice over them. 4. Sauté the apples with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a pan. Let them cool. Drain them in a sieve. 5. Mix the eggs, cream, milk, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. I put everything in a shaker. 6. Wash the mint, drain it, and keep a few leaves for decoration. Chop the rest and spread them along with the apples in the pan (I just poured the apples on top). 7. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Place a longer board (that you use for rolling dough) on top of the pan, so the slices soak up the cream and apple mixture without moving. 8. After about an hour, remove the board and let the cake bake for an hour in the already heated oven. 9. After taking it out of the oven, let it cool for 60 minutes. Then place the cake in the refrigerator, and before serving, transfer it to a platter and remove the paper. 10. Whip the cream and decorate the cake with it, filling the gap between the slices. 11. Garnish with mint leaves. 12. For the cinnamon sauce ingredients, boil the milk, sherry, cinnamon, and sugar, stirring constantly. 13. Let the sauce cool, then serve it alongside the cake. The recipe for Apple Cake with Cinnamon Syrup was suggested by Sava Laura on the recipe forum. Serve slices of the apple cake with the cooled cinnamon sauce.
Ingredients: Base: 12 slices of toast Filling: 500 g apples, juice of one lemon, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 6 eggs, 500 ml whipped cream, 200 ml milk, 1/2 bunch of mint (I didn't use any). For decoration: 100 ml whipped cream. For the sauce: 250 ml milk, 6 tablespoons Sherry, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar. Besides this: a loaf pan about 25 cm long, parchment paper, a work board.
