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Fudgie Apple Pies

Try this delicious fudgie apple pies recipe for a tasty treat. Made with Jus-Rol’s sweet dessert pastry, cox apples, clotted cream and walnuts.

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Bake Level
Easy
Serves
4 pies
Bake time
25 mins
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Equipment required

Apple core

Knife

Chopping Board

Pyrex Baking Sheet

Baking paper

Nutrition estimate

1 pie

  • Calories 400 kcal
  • Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated fat 10.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 50.0 g
  • Sugars 25.0 g
  • Fibre 3.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g

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Common questions

Do I need to blind bake shortcrust pastry for every tart?
No. Blind bake when the filling is very wet, sets quickly, or does not need long in the oven—classic for custard, lemon curd, or no-bake-style fillings. For fillings that bake a long time at a similar temperature to the pastry, you can sometimes bake raw shell and filling together, though blind baking still helps avoid a soggy base.
How do I stop a soggy bottom on a shortcrust tart?
Blind bake until the base is dry and lightly coloured, seal with a thin layer of egg white or chocolate if appropriate, brush hot jam on fruit tarts, or sprinkle a little ground nuts or semolina on the base. A metal tin and a hot oven for the initial bake also help crisp the underside.
How long should shortcrust rest in the fridge?
At least 30 minutes after mixing is common; many recipes suggest an hour or overnight. Resting relaxes gluten and firms the fat so the pastry is easier to roll and less likely to shrink.
Can I bake shortcrust in a glass or ceramic dish?
Yes, but heat-up differs from metal. Glass can give a paler bottom unless you bake on a lower rack or preheat a baking stone. Ceramic holds heat well; you may need to extend time slightly for a crisp base.
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