It is Apple Time here in Campestri and the temperatures that are starting to drop increase the desire for cuddles, perhaps while enjoying an exquisite fragrant homemade dessert. Here is the classic recipe for a delicious Apple Pie for you!

The Properties of Apples

Apples are a miraculous fruit as they really have many beneficial properties for health because they are rich in water and vitamins.

The characteristics of this fruit vary considerably in relation to the variety.

Their nutritional value consists in a great abundance of mineral salts, many fibers and substances with antioxidant activity, which protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

But not only the fruit is beneficial, in fact in the case of apples even the peel is a real cure-all.

The peel of the apple contains pectin, which is used as a gelling agent for

prepare jellies and jams and has an anti-haemorrhagic action. Also, when the apple is very ripe, most of the vitamin C is concentrated in the peel. On average, an apple contains 12 mg of vitamin per 100 grams, about 25% of the recommended daily intake for an adult.

The Benefits of Eating Lots of Apples

The numerous beneficial properties of apples make true the grandmother’s proverb that says: “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

Here arethe benefits of eating apples:

Contains Vitamins Useful for the intestine

Apple is a remarkable intestinal disinfectant, especially in the dried version, in which vitamin A is more concentrated.

It is suitable for diets

Apple is excellent for fighting water retention, in kidney and heart diseases, moreover, being rich in fiber, it gives a sense of satiety.

Keeps Teeth Clean

It cleans the teeth thanks to the action of its grainy pulp and its components

antioxidants.

Stimulates the Kidneys

It is a mild stimulant of the kidneys and facilitates eliminations through these organs.

The Classic Recipe for Apple Pie

But the good news is that apples, in addition to being a fruit with numerous beneficial properties, are also delicious, even better if used to prepare a delicious cake.

Here is the classic recipe for a delicious Apple Pie for you.

Ingredients:

• 350 g of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 170g butter, softened
• 200 g sugar
• 200 g plain yogurt
• Organic Apples (as much as you need)
• 1 glass of orange juice
• orange marmalade
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method:

1. Work the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth.

2. Combine the eggs, yogurt and flour. Finally, add a packet of yeast.

3. If the dough is too “compact” you can add up to 1 cup of orange juice.

4. Add the diced apples and place the mixture into a buttered baking pan and sprinkle with a little flour.

Arrange the apple slices to decorate the cake.

5. Brush the surface of the cake with orange marmalade and garnish with a little olive oil before baking.

6. Bake at 200 ° C for 30 minutes.

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